Saucy Baked Chicken and Mushrooms

prep time:: 25 min

Serves 6

ingredients

3lbs chicken pieces, skin removed
1 tbsp olive oil
8 oz (3 cups) fresh baby portobello or button mushrooms, halved
1 large onion, cut into wedges
14 1/2 oz contadina recipe ready diced tomatoes
16 oz contadina italian paste with italian seasonings
1 tsp dried leaf sage, crushed

directions

Season chicked with salt and pepper, if desired. Brown chicken on all sides in hot oil in a very large skillet about 10 minutes. Transfer chicken to 3 qt baking dish, reserving drippings in skillet. Add mushrooms and onions to drippings. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes; drain fat. Stir in undrained tomatoes, tomato paste, sage, and 1/2 cup water. Spoon over chicken. Bake, uncovered, at 375, 40 to 45 minutes or until chicken is done.

Source: Debbie Costin