Italian Sausage Chicken Breasts

• lb Italian sausage↗1 lb
• cup sliced fresh mushrooms1 cup
• garlic clove, minced↗1
• (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce↗3
• (6 ounce) can tomato paste↗1
• teaspoons italian seasoning↗1 1⁄2 teaspoons
• boneless skinless chicken breasts↗4
• cup shredded mozzarella cheese1 cup

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   If using sausage links, remove from casings.

2. 2

   Crumble sausage in a large skillet and cook over medium heat until browned. Remove sausage and set aside.

3. 3

   Add mushrooms and garlic to the drippings. Cook and stir until mushrooms are tender.

4. 4

   Stir in the sausage, tomato sauce, tomato paste, and Italian seasoning. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes.

5. 5

   In another skillet, brown chicken slightly. Remove from skillet and put in a 13x9 baking dish.

6. 6

   Pour tomato sauce mixture over chicken. Cover with foil and bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes.

7. 7

   Uncover and sprinkle with cheese. Bake 5 minutes more (uncovered).

8. 8

   Serve over hot pasta.