Kristie’s Chicken

This is a great quick recipe that has loads of protein and flavor!  No pasta necessary–  and it’s all done in one pan, so easy clean up too!

1-2 lbs of boneless, skinless chicken breast

1 jar of your favorite pasta sauce (or home-made, if your good like that)

1 small onion (or 2 shallots) chopped

2 cloves garlic

2 Tbsp olive oil

Fresh basil to taste

Sliced mushrooms (optional)

Dash port wine (optional)

Cut chicken breast into bite-sized cubes or strips, whichever you prefer.  Put aside.  In a large skillet or saucepan, heat oil and sauté garlic and onion until translucent.  Throw in the mushrooms if you like them as well.  Add chicken and cook until just browned on all sides.  Add between ½ and full jar of sauce, depending on amount of chicken, or how thick you like it.  I’ve found Rao’s sauce to taste great with this recipe, but that’s just my opinion.  Simmer on low to medium heat until chicken is cooked all the way through.  Add wine at end of cooking if desired, and tear basil and add now as well.  Serve up in a bowl and throw some cheese on top if you like!