Chicken with Rice

Ingredients:

• 1 med. onion, chopped
• 2 tbsp. butter
• 1 tbsp. olive oil
• 2 lb. chicken breasts, thighs or drumsticks
• Salt & pepper
• 3 tbsp. dry, white wine
• 1 lb. fresh tomatoes, peeled & chopped
• 1/2 c. tomato sauce
• 1 c. rice
• 1/4 c. butter
• Grated Romano or Parmesan cheese

Preparation:

1. In a large saucepan, saute onion in butter and oil. Add chicken to onion and brown well on all sides; salt and pepper lightly.
2. Add wine and simmer 5 minutes.
3. Stir in tomatoes and tomato sauce diluted in 2 cups of water; simmer 15 minutes or until chicken is tender.
4. Remove chicken to platter; cover and set aside.
5. Measure liquid; add hot water to equal 3 cups. Bring to a boil; add rice and simmer 20 minutes or until rice is tender. Stir occasionally. Adjust seasoning if needed.
6. Gently melt butter and pour over rice.
7. Top with chicken; cover and keep warm.
8. To serve, spoon rice on platter, surround with chicken and sprinkle generously with cheese

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