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Zesty Italian Chicken (Microwave)

A home-style Zesty Italian Chicken (Microwave) made with Margarine Or Butter, Tomato Sauce, Garlic Powder, and Lemon Pepper. Scale it up or down for the number of people at the table.

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp
• 15 oz
• 1/2 tsp
• 1/2 tsp

Method (preview)

1. 1

   Combine the margarine or butter and sage in a 12 x 7 1/2 x 2-inch microwave-safe baking dish.

2. 2

   Microcook, uncovered, on HIGH for 30 to 60 seconds.

3. 3

   Rinse chicken and pat dry.

4. 4

   Add to dish, turning once to coat well.

5. 5

   Add green pepper and mushrooms.

6. 6

   Cover with vented microwave-safe plastic wrap and cook on HIGH for 8 to 10 minutes or until chicken is tender and no longer pink, turning chicken over and rearranging once.

7. 7

   Remove chicken and vegetables from dish with a slotted spoon.

8. 8

   Stir tomato sauce, oregano, garlic powder and lemon pepper into the drippings in pan.

9. 9

   Cook, covered, on HIGH until hot and bubbly, about 3 to 4 minutes.

10. 10

    Meanwhile, wrap each piece of chicken with a cheese slice, then a ham slice.

11. 11

    Place in dish on top of sauce.

12. 12

    Top with the cooked vegetables.

13. 13

    Cook on HIGH, covered, for 3 to 5 minutes until heated through, giving dish a half-turn once.

14. 14

    Serve with hot cooked rice or spaghetti.