Home-Style Chicken – By Request!

I have been in Dallas, this week, at my daughter and son-in-law’s house helping out while my son-in-law had knee surgery. Everyone is so thoughtful and keeps bringing over sweet treats to enjoy. But of course I couldn’t resist cooking and testing lots of recipes from my new women’s lifestyle book coming out this fall – which I cannot wait because it is SO GOOD! My daughter said she loved the Home-Style Chicken with gravy and rice and my facebook friends have requested I share this dish early…nothing beats smothered chicken and gravy, and of course, its super easy to make. It will be your family’s new favorite!

Home-Style Chicken
Smothered chicken in a tasty gravy goes great with rice or potatoes. 

Makes 4 servings

1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
Salt and pepper to taste
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
1 (2.0-ounce) package Onion Soup mix (one envelope)
1 1/4 cups water plus 2 tablespoons water
1/3 cup white wine or chicken broth
1 tablespoon cornstarch
Salt and pepper to taste

1. Season chicken, coat lightly with flour. 
2. In large nonstick skillet coated with nonstick cooking spray, brown chicken on both sides, remove from skillet. Add onion and green pepper, scraping sides, sautéing until tender. 
3.  Return chicken to skillet. In small bowl, combine soup mix, 1 1/4 cups water, and wine. Pour over chicken.  Bring to boil, lower heat, cook, covered, over medium low heat until chicken is tender, 20-25 minutes. 
4. In small bowl combine cornstarch and 2 tablespoons water, add to sauce.  Return to boil, boil one minute.  Serve chicken and sauce.