Easy Italian Chicken

The following recipe makes a dish with maximum taste and nutrition with just a few ingredients. I am lucky to be able to grow most of my herbs that I use for this dish. However, Italian seasoning can be substituted for all the fresh herbs. I try my best to create flavorful recipes that require as few ingredients as possible. The key to enjoying cooking is always keeping things simple and easy to follow directions.

Ingredients:
Two chicken breast halves
1 tbs butter and olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup chopped fresh herbs: oregano, thyme, parsley, and basil
One 14 oz. can tomato stew
1/2 cup to 1 cup chicken broth
1 cup white onions, chopped
1 bay leaf
Chili flakes
1 tsp sugar
Salt and pepper to taste

Cooked pasta, your choice

Directions:
In a medium sauté pan, add butter and oil. Heat butter and oil until foaming. Add chicken breast halves and brown all sides.

 Add garlic,  chili flakes, and onions and cook for 2 minutes or until fragrant.

Stir in fresh herbs and bay leaf (cook for 1 minute). Season with salt and pepper.

Add tomato stew and chicken broth. Bring to boil.

 Lower the heat and simmer for 1 hour or until chicken breasts are tender.

 Add sugar and season with more salt, if needed. Serve on top of pasta and sprinkle with fresh basil.