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This is an incredibly simple meal that’s based on this recipe I found online. I modified the original recipe primarily because I didn’t have all the necessary ingredients, but I wanted to be sure to give credit. So, here’s my take which was sumptuous. Anyone who knows me knows that I rarely praise my own cooking, so this was a pretty good meal. It also reheats nicely the next day and still tastes just as juicy and flavorful.

1 lb. chicken breast 2 spicy italian sausage links - I used organic, no antibiotics, etc. 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes 4" sprig fresh rosemary 1 tsp dry thyme leaves (use 1 Tbsp fresh if you have them) onion (one large and one small; or two medium) cut into 1/2" dice 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil salt & pepper to taste

Brown sausage and chicken, in that order. Discard excess oil from sausage before browning chicken, though leave a thin sheen to aid in cooking chicken. Cut sausage and chicken into roughly bite-size pieces

While doing that, heat the oil in a pan that has high sides and a cover. When oil is hot, sauté onions until almost translucent. Add chicken, sausage, rosemary, thyme and tomatoes to onion pot. Make sure to include the juices from the tomato tin. If there isn’t much liquid, add some water or chicken stock.

Raise heat to bring to boil, cover, lower heat. Simmer for 30-35 minutes. Decorate with fresh sprigs of rosemary and serve. [4 healthy servings]