Smothered Chicken — Microwaveable
Posted by Solitary Dancer on August 5, 2007
Ingredients
Serves 4
* 1 large onion, cut into 1/2-inch dice
* 2 teaspoons olive oil
* 1 whole garlic head, (unpeeled)
* 1 red bell pepper, ribs and seeds removed, cut into 1/2-inch chunks (about 1 1/2 cups)
* 1 tablespoon tomato paste
* 4 boneless , skinless chicken breast halves, (6 ounces each)
* 2 teaspoons paprika
* Coarse salt and ground pepper
* 3 tablespoons reduced-fat mayonnaise
* 2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
Directions
1. In a 2-quart microwave-safe dish, toss onion with oil. Place garlic in the center. Cover; microwave on high 5 minutes. Stir bell pepper and tomato paste into onion.
2. Rub chicken with paprika and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper; place on vegetables, with thickest part of breast facing edge of dish. Cover; cook on high until chicken is opaque throughout, about 10 minutes. Remove chicken.
3. Remove garlic; slice off top, and squeeze cloves into a small bowl. Add mayonnaise and lemon juice; mash with a spoon. Stir into vegetables; spoon onto plates, and serve chicken on top.
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