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Chicken with Basil Recipe

How to prepare this simple and tasty chicken with basil recipe.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chicken
Servings: 4 people

Ingredients

  • 3 pound chicken broiler
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 1 large onion
  • 2 medium green onions
  • 1 tablespoon garlic
  • ½ cup parsley
  • 14½ ounce can tomatoes stewed, chunky style
  • 1 can olives small, black, pitted, drained
  • 1 pound mushroom caps
  • 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary leaves only
  • ½ cup fresh basil packed
  • 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon sugar
  • 1 pound linguini or pasta of choice - cooked as directed
  • basil leaves for garnish
  • cherry tomatoes for garnish

Instructions

  • Start by cutting up the whole chicken into pieces.
  • The onions and peppers must be chopped, and the garlic and parsley minced. The basil should be coarsely chopped.
  • Remove the stems from the mushrooms. If you are serving this with the suggested linguini, you must time it right so the pasta is ready when the chicken is done.
  • Heat oil in a large fry pan with a tight-fitting lid (or a WOK). Add chicken breast halves, thighs, legs, and wings (end joint removed). Cook over medium heat, turning, until lightly browned. Remove chicken pieces and set aside, keeping warm.
  • Add the onion, peppers, and garlic to the skillet and cook, stirring frequently, for about 3 minutes or until the onions are softened.
  • Add half the parsley, canned tomatoes, olives, mushrooms, and basil. Cook for 10 minutes, stirring frequently.
  • Stir in the sugar and remaining basil.
  • Arrange chicken pieces atop the sauce; sprinkle with the salt, pepper, and rosemary. Cover tightly, and cook over medium-low heat for 30 minutes or until chicken is very tender.
  • Remove the cores of the cherry tomatoes and insert the remaining black olives for garnish.
  • Meanwhile, cook pasta according to the directions on the package; drain.
  • Remove chicken pieces from the sauce; toss pasta and sauce together. Turn onto a serving dish. Arrange chicken pieces atop the pasta.
  • Garnish with basil sprigs and olive-stuffed cherry tomatoes.

Notes

This recipe is not difficult but involves some prep. Get it done before you begin so you are not running around when it's time to cook.