Mediterranean Chicken

Name: Mediterranean Chicken
Ingredients: 3 skinless chicken breasts; 3 slices smoked bacon or 3 slices parma ham; 1 large onion, thinly sliced; 14 lb button mushroom (can be tinned, drained); 3 garlic cloves, crushed; 1 teaspoon dried Italian herb seasoning; 1 tablespoon fresh basil; 1 (400 g) can chopped tomatoes; 100 g sun-dried tomatoes; 250 g mozzarella cheese; 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; salt and black pepper, to taste

12 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

3 skinless chicken breasts
3 slices smoked bacon or 3 slices parma ham
1 large onion, thinly sliced
14 lb button mushroom (can be tinned, drained)
3 garlic cloves, crushed
1 teaspoon dried Italian herb seasoning
1 tablespoon fresh basil
1 (400 g) can chopped tomatoes
100 g sun-dried tomatoes
250 g mozzarella cheese
4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
salt and black pepper, to taste

Directions

1

In a large pan heat the oil and fry the onions and garlic on a medium to high heat until soft.
2

Add the chicken breasts and bacon rashers and fry for about 3 minutes, turning in between.
3

Add mushrooms, herbs, tomatoes and sun dried tomatoes and cook with lid on pan for about 20 minutes on medium heat or until chicken is cooked through.
4

Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
5

*** At this stage you can let it cool and store in freezer or fridge overnight ***.
6

To finish the dish off, cut or grate cheese into small pieces and add it to the dish, cooking it slowly until cheese is melted.
7

Serve with pasta, fresh salad and Italian bread.