Chicken Marinated in a Cinnamon, Oregano, Lemon, Tomato Sauce

This is another one of my easy chicken dishes made in a 9 by 13 pan and allowed to bake for 1 ½ to 2 hours. The result is a very tender, flavorful chicken with an amazing tomato sauce flavored with cinnamon, oregano and lemon that is great served over orzo.

Ingredients:

• 5 organic boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 tablespoon cinnamon
• 1 ½ teaspoons oregano
• Juice of 2 organic lemons
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 cups organic pasta sauce (25 ounce jar)
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

1. In a medium sized bowl, combine the pasta sauce, cinnamon, oregano, lemon juice, salt and pepper.
2. In a sauté pan, brown the chopped onion in a tablespoon of oil.  This step can be eliminated and you can add the onion raw to the sauce. Browning the onion adds a nice color and taste.
3. In a 9 by 13 pan, place the chicken breasts, add the onions and pour the sauce over the chicken.
4. Cover with foil and bake at 350 degrees for 1 ½ to 2 hours until the chicken is very tender.
5. The sauce is so good, be sure to serve with orzo or another pasta to create a complete meal!