Paula Deen's Chicken With Cocoa Tomato Sauce Recipe

Name: Paula Deen's Chicken With Cocoa Tomato Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts; 1 teaspoon salt; ¾ teaspoon pepper; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 cup onion, chopped; 1 teaspoon minced garlic; 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes; ½ cup chicken broth; 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon dried basil; 1 teaspoon sugar

Servings: persons

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 teaspoon salt
¾ teaspoon pepper
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup onion, chopped
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes
½ cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon sugar

1
Season the chicken breasts with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper.
2
Heat 2 tbsp of the olive oil over medium heat.
3
Cook the chicken breasts about 10 minutes until browned.
4
Remove chicken to a plate, cover and set aside.
5
Add to the pan the remaining tbsp olive oil, and the onions and garlic, and cook for 2 minutes.
6
Add all the remaining ingredients (tomatoes, cocoa, and other seasonings) and stir well to mix.
7
Return the chicken to the pan and cover.
8
Simmer about 30 minutes, flipping the chicken once halfway through.

366

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, 1 teaspoon salt, ¾ teaspoon pepper, 3 tablespoons olive oil, and more.

Yes, Paula Deen's Chicken With Cocoa Tomato Sauce falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Paula Deen's Chicken With Cocoa Tomato Sauce

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