Chicken Basquaise

Description
Contributed by World Recipes Y-Group

This Y-group is international. Good food from all parts of the world. A place where we can share the wonderful food from all over the world.

Ingredients

 * 6 chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
 * 2 tablespoons olive oil
 * 2 medium onions, thinly sliced
 * ½ teaspoon dried thyme
 * ¼ teaspoon dried rosemary
 * 1¼ pound peppers, red and green, sliced
 * pinch of cayenne
 * 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
 * 1 pound tomatoes, cored, peeled, seeded and chopped
 * ¼ cup dry white wine or ¼ cup liquid from canned tomatoes
 * 2 teaspoons capers, optional
 * freshly ground pepper

Directions

 * 1) Lightly sprinkle the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
 * 2) Heat 1 tablespoon of oil over medium-high heat in a frying pan large enough to hold the chicken.
 * 3) Cook the chicken for about 2 minutes until lightly browned on each side.
 * 4) Remove from the pan.
 * 5) Lower the heat to medium.
 * 6) Add the onions and the herbs to the pan and cook for 5 minutes, stirring often.
 * 7) Add the peppers and cook for about 10 minutes more, stirring often, until the vegetables are softened.
 * 8) Stir in the cayenne and add salt and pepper to taste.
 * 9) Add the garlic and the tomatoes and stir in the white wine.
 * 10) Cover and cook for 10 minutes more.
 * 11) Return the chicken to the pan.
 * 12) Cover and cook for 5 to 10 minutes, turning the chicken once or twice, until it is cooked through.
 * 13) Remove the chicken to a serving platter.
 * 14) Stir the capers into the sauce, if desired.
 * 15) If the sauce is thin, boil over high heat until reduced.
 * 16) Taste and adjust the seasoning.
 * 17) Spoon the sauce over the chicken and serve.