Chicken Cacciatore

Ingredients

• 1/4 c. oil
• 1 1/2 to 2 lb. boneless chicken pieces
• 2 to 4 cloves garlic
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. pepper
• 1/2 tsp. oregano
• 1/2 tsp. basil
• 1 (28 oz.) can crushed tomatoes
• 1 (3 oz.) can sliced mushrooms (can use fresh)
• 1 large onion, sliced
• 1 to 3 green peppers, cut into strips (colored sweet peppers are great, too)
• 1/4 c. cooking sherry (optional)