Hearty Chicken Cacciatore

By ezunich

Ingredients

• 1 (3 1/2-pound) package chicken pieces
• 1 1/2 tsp salt, divided '
• 1/2 tsp pepper, divided
• 1 tbs olive oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 1 green bell pepper, sliced
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp dried basil
• 2 (8-ounce) packages sliced fresh mushrooms
• 1 cup dry red wine
• 1 (16-ounce) package linguine, cooked

Details

Servings 6

Preparation

Step 1

Sprinkle chicken with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.

Brown the chicken pieces in hot oil , in a large skillet over medium-high heat; remove chicken, and set aside. ADD onion to the skillet , and saute 5 minutes over medium heat, or until transparent. Add minced garlic; saute 1 minute. Stir in tomatoes, tomato paste, and chicken broth.
Add bell pepper, oregano, basil, and remaining salt and pepper.

Return chicken to skillet; cover and simmer over medium-low heat 45 minutes or until chicken is tender. Add mushrooms and wine; cook, uncovered, 40 minutes. Serve with hot cooked linguine.