Chicken Cacciatora

Servings: 4-6

Ingredients

1/3 cup olive oil
1 large clove garlic, minced or crushed
1 4-lb. chicken, or 4 lb. chicken parts
1 lb. peeled, chopped, fresh tomatoes (3 large ones, or 2 cups), or 1 can (1 lb.) undrained, chopped
1/2 cup marsala
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
1/2 tsp. dried oregano
1 large onion, sliced (about 1 cup)
1 large sweet green pepper, chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
1 carrot, sliced
1/4 lb. fresh mushrooms, sliced, or 1 can (4 oz.) mushroom pieces, drained

Steps

Cut chicken into serving pieces and pat dry. Heat oil in a large skillet. Add garlic and chicken pieces. Sauté for about 10 minutes, or until evenly browned.

Add remaining ingredients, except mushrooms; cover and simmer for 40 minutes, stirring occasionally. (add a bit of water if the pot gets dry.)

Add mushrooms and continue cooking for 15 minutes, until tender.

Serve with pasta, polenta, or crusty Italian bread.