Alice’s Chicken Italiano

Serves six to eight.

Total time: Approximately 1 –1 ¼ hours, not counting the time for marinating.

30 minutes (prep); 45 minutes (cook).

INGREDIENTS:

· 2 lbs. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips

· 1 bottle of flavorful Italian dressing

· 1 green pepper, finely chopped

· 1 small onion, diced

· ¼ cup minced garlic

· 2 cans (14-1/2 oz.) stewed tomatoes, undrained

· 1 cup dry red wine, such as Cabernet or Chianti.

· ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

PREPARATION:

Marinate the chicken breasts in a bottle of quality Italian dressing, and let them sit for at least six hours or (preferably) overnight.
Warm a large skillet.
Place the marinated chicken into the pan with the green pepper, garlic and onions and brown on all sides. (Note: If the meat sticks to the pan, add some of the marinade or a little water to the pan.)
Place the browned meat in a roasting pan.
Deglaze the skillet with the stewed tomatoes and dry red wine.
Place the wine/tomato mixture over the chicken.
Sprinkle the meat with the freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
Cover the pan and cook for 30 minutes in the oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
Serve with your favorite pasta and salad.