CREAMY VEGETABLE BRAISED CHICKEN

Ingredients

4 – 6 boneless and skinless chicken breasts

2 – 3 tbsp green seasonings

Juice of 1 large lime

Salt and black pepper

1 tbsp paprika

1 large onion, chopped

3 medium tomatoes diced

2 sweet peppers, seeded and chopped

1½ cups sliced fresh button mushrooms

½ cup chicken stock

2 cups heavy cream (half and half may be used)

1 tbsp green seasoning

2 – 3 tbsp oil

Directions

1. Season chicken with green seasoning, lime juice, paprika and salt and black pepper. Let marinate for at least 1 – 2 hours in refrigerator.
2. Heat oil in large saucepan over high heat. Sear chicken breasts on one side just until browned. Turn over and repeat on the other side. Remove chicken and set aside. It will not be cooked through.
3. Reduce heat to medium. Add 1 tbsp oil to the same pot if necessary. Add the onion, peppers and mushrooms and cook for a few minutes. Add the tomatoes which will begin to deglaze the pan. When the tomatoes begin to breakdown , add the chicken stock, scraping all the bits into the stock and vegetables.
4. Add the cream and green seasoning. Mix well and taste. Adjust the seasonings of the sauce if necessary. Return the chicken along with any juices to the pan. Mix, cover and let cook for 10 – 15 minutes over a low heat. Taste again and adjust flavor.
5. Serve hot over plain spaghetti or rice.