What's Cooking Wednesday - Tomato Basil Chicken

This recipe has been a long time favourite. It came off the back of a Campbell's soup can. Just last week Abby declared this "the best thing you ever made Mom" and she ate 3 helpings. Yes folks, it is that yummy. Mike thinks it tastes like something you get at East Side Marios.

Tomato Basil Chicken

1 tbsp oil
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into pieces
1 can tomato soup
1/2 cup milk
2 tbsp parmesan cheese
1/2 tsp basil
1/4 tsp garlic powder
4 cups hot cooked penne

Heat oil in a skillet. Add chicken and cook until browned. Add soup, milk, cheese, basil and garlic. Heat to a boil. Cover and cook on low 5 minutes. Serve over pasta.

What we would/did change: I prefer this dish to be a bit on the saucy side, so I double up on the sauce. I have also used Campbell's Tomato soup with basil and oregano for an added kick. This recipe is one that allows for a fair amount of improvisation. This incarnation has mushrooms which I always add to this dish. I have also added a few strips of crumbled bacon. It would be good with onion and/or green pepper if you tastes ran that way. It's limited only by your imagination. A nice green salad, some buns and you have dinner. This recipe is probably the one in the heaviest rotation at our house.

Score: 5 stars