Italian Style Chicken Combo Food

CHICKEN GIAMBOTTA

Steps:

• Prepare the vegetables: slice the peppers and onions, cut the potatoes into chunks about one inch in size, and chop the garlic.
• Cook the sausage over medium heat in a skillet while it is cooking, break it into crumbles. (if the sausage is lean add a little bit of olive oil to the skillet to avoid sticking).
• Once the sausage has cooked through, remove it from the skillet and set it aside.
• Add the boneless chicken breasts to the skillet and cook them until they become golden on the bottom. flip them over and add the garlic. Cook until the chicken becomes golden on the other side.
• Remove the chicken from the pan, cut it into chunks.
• Add the chicken and sausage back to the skillet and pour in 1/4 of the wine or broth and cook until most of the liquid evaporates. Remove the meat from the skillet and set it aside.
• Add one tablespoon of olive oil to the skillet and cook the potatoes until they are soft on the inside and slightly crispy on the outside (about 15 to 20 minutes)
• Add the peppers and onions to the potatoes and cook them for 5 minutes.
• Add the chicken and sausage mixture back to the skillet with the potatoes and peppers, stir in the remaining wine or broth reduce the heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes longer.
• Turn the heat off, remove the bay leaf - stir in the fresh basil and serve.

ROMAN-STYLE CHICKEN

Steps:

• Season the chicken with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. In a heavy, large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. When the oil is hot, cook the chicken until browned on both sides. Remove from the pan and set aside.
• Keeping the same pan over medium heat, add the peppers and prosciutto and cook until the peppers have browned and the prosciutto is crisp, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add the tomatoes, wine, and herbs. Using a wooden spoon, scrape the browned bits off the bottom of the pan. Return the chicken to the pan, add the stock, and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer, covered, until the chicken is cooked through, about 20 to 30 minutes.
• If serving immediately, add the capers and the parsley. Stir to combine and serve. If making ahead of time, transfer the chicken and sauce to a storage container, cool, and refrigerate. The next day, reheat the chicken to a simmer over medium heat. Stir in the capers and the parsley and serve.

ITALIAN SUBS

Steps:

• Soak the onion slices in a large bowl of cold water, 15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, split the bread lengthwise, then pull out some of the bread from the inside. Drizzle 2 tablespoons each vinegar and olive oil on the bottom half. Season with salt and pepper.
• Layer the cheese and meat on the bottom half of the bread. Drain the onion and pat dry. Top the meat with the onion, lettuce, pepperoncini (if using) and tomatoes. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons each vinegar and olive oil and sprinkle with the oregano. Season generously with salt and pepper.
• Drizzle the cut side of the bread top with the remaining 1 tablespoon each vinegar and olive oil, then place on top of the sandwich. Cut into 4 pieces.

SIMPLE ITALIAN CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a shallow bowl, combine Parmesan cheese, oregano, parsley, garlic salt and pepper. Dip chicken breasts in melted butter, then coat with Parmesan mixture. Place in a greased 9-in. square baking dish. Drizzle with any remaining butter. Bake, uncovered, at 425° for 15-20 minutes or until the chicken juices run clear. Serve with brussels sprouts if desired.

BETTER CHOICE ITALIAN-STYLE CHICKEN COMBO

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400ºF.
• Place chicken in 13x9-inch baking dish; surround with mushrooms and peppers. Top chicken with tomatoes and shredded cheese. Bake 30 min. or until chicken is done (165°F).
• Meanwhile, prepare Dinner as directed on package.
• Serve chicken and vegetables with Dinner.