Chicken Cacciatore

Name: Chicken Cacciatore
Ingredients: 2 1/2 to 3 lb. broiler-fryer chicken, cut up; 1/4 c. shortening; 1/2 c. flour; 2 c. thinly sliced onion rings; 1/2 c. green pepper; 1/4 tsp. oregano; 2 cloves garlic, crushed; 1 (1 lb.) can tomatoes, drained; 1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce; 1 (3 oz.) can sliced mushrooms, drained; 1 tsp. salt

11 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

2 1/2 to 3 lb. broiler-fryer chicken, cut up
1/4 c. shortening
1/2 c. flour
2 c. thinly sliced onion rings
1/2 c. green pepper
1/4 tsp. oregano
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 (1 lb.) can tomatoes, drained
1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
1 (3 oz.) can sliced mushrooms, drained
1 tsp. salt

Directions

1

Wash chicken and pat dry.
2

Melt shortening in large skillet. Coat chicken with flour.
3

Cook in shortening over medium heat for 15 to 20 minutes or until light brown.
4

Remove chicken; set aside. Add onion rings, green pepper and garlic to skillet; cook and stir over medium heat until onion and pepper are tender.
5

Stir in remaining ingredients.
6

Add chicken to sauce.
7

Cover tightly; simmer 30 to 40 minutes, or until thickest pieces are fork-tender. Can serve with hot fluffy rice or spaghetti.
8

Makes 4 servings.