FRESH TOMATO-CHICKEN CASSEROLE

"This is a delicious recipe that you and your family would enjoy. To make this a complete meal, you could serve it with any type of pasta, or steamed rice , a green salad, and crusty bread. It is delicious and easy to make."

8 meaty pieces chicken (split breast, thighs, drumsticks)
3 fresh tomatoes coarsely chopped or 1 can (14 1/2 oz) whole tomatoes, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp. parsley
1 teaspoon of dried basil
1 tsp. dried oregano leaves
1 tsp. ground cumin (optional)
1/2 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. ground pepper
2 bay leaves crumbled (I think I would just leave them whole so they can be removed before serving.)

1/4 to 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Arrange chicken snuggly but not overlapping in shallow baking dish.

Combine tomatoes, onion, garlic, parsley, basil, oregano, cumin (optional), salt, pepper, and bay leaves. Pour over chicken.

Cover and bake at 350 degrees F for 45 minutes until chicken is tender.

Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Cover and bake 15 minutes longer or until juices run clear when chicken is pierced with a fork.

Servings: 4