Chicken With Rice

Ingredients:
• 1 med. onion, chopped
• 2 tbsp. butter
• 1 tbsp. olive oil
• 2 lb. chicken breasts, thighs or drumsticks
• Salt & pepper
• 3 tbsp. dry, white wine
• 1 lb. fresh tomatoes, peeled & chopped
• 1/2 c. tomato sauce
• 1 c. rice
• 1/4 c. butter
• Grated Romano or Parmesan cheese

Directions:
In a large saucepan, saute onion in butter and oil. Add chicken to onion and brown well on all sides; salt and pepper lightly. Add wine and simmer 5 minutes. Stir in tomatoes and tomato sauce diluted in 2 cups of water; simmer 15 minutes or until chicken is tender. Remove chicken to platter; cover and set aside. Measure liquid; add hot water to equal 3 cups. Bring to a boil; add rice and simmer 20 minutes or until rice is tender. Stir occasionally. Correct seasoning. Gently brown butter and pour over rice. Top with chicken; cover and keep warm. To serve, spoon rice on platter, surround with chicken and sprinkle generously with cheese.