Viennese Chicken Delight

Viennese cuisine is characterized by international influences, some French, some Italian, some German; it is a cuisine of comfort foods. This dish artfully blends the wonderful flavors of sherry, onions, garlic, tomatoes, sour cream and Swiss cheese to develop a delicious Viennese flavor. It is one on my favorites and will become one of your favorites too.

4 to 4 pound chicken, cut into 8 pieces
1/4 cup melted butter
2 T. sherry
1 clove garlic, minced
2 T. onions, minced
3 Roma tomatoes, sliced
1 T. tomato paste
3 T. flour
2 cups low sodium chicken broth
1/4 cup shredded almonds
1 tsp. kosher salt
1 bay leaf
3/4 cup sour cream
3/4 cup Swiss cheese, grated

1. Lightly season chicken with salt and pepper.
2. Brush chicken with melted butter on both sides
3. Add sherry, cook for 1 minute over moderate heat.
4. Add garlic, onions, tomatoes, cook for 2 1/2 minutes over moderate heat.
5. Remove from heat, add tomato paste and flour; whisk the tomato mixture until smooth.
6. Add chicken broth; bring to a boil.
7. Add almonds, salt and bay leaf.
8. Return chicken to the pan, cover and cook over low heat for 30 to 40 minutes or until cooked through.
9. In a small saucepan, blend 3/4 of the Swiss cheese and 3/4 cup sour cream; simmer until blended.
10. Pour over chicken, top with more Swiss cheese and place under broiler to brown.
11. Serve with large buttered egg noodles.