If you're tired of hearing your family whine, "Chicken? Not again!" it may be time to refresh your recipe box. Australian cooking sensation Donna Hay has just the trick: five quick and simple recipes guaranteed to make any meal sizzle. From tasty lemon and parsley to savory simmered tomato and basil, these delicious chicken dishes will have everyone begging for seconds.

Serving: 4

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, sliced
2 cloves garlic, sliced
4 chicken breast fillets
15 fluid ounces tomato puree
2 fluid ounces white wine
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 cup roughly chopped basil leaves
1/2 cup black olives
Shaved Parmesan cheese to serve

Heat the oil in a frying pan over high heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook for 2 minutes or until soft. Add the chicken and cook for 2 minutes each side or until well browned. Add the tomato puree, wine and sugar and simmer over medium heat for 8 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through. Stir through the basil and olives. To serve, place the chicken on plates and top with the pan sauce. Serve with steamed greens and the shaved Parmesan.

Source: The Instant Cook by Donna Hay
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