Chicken Cacciatore

Directions

1. 1
   Combine first 6 ingredients.
2. 2
   Sprinkle 4 teaspoons of this mixture over chicken.
3. 3
   Set remaining mixture aside.
4. 4
   Heat oil in large Dutch oven over med-high heat.
5. 5
   Add the chicken to pan, cook 2 minutes on each side or until browned.
6. 6
   Remove chicken from pan.
7. 7
   Add mushrooms, bell pepper strips and onions to pan; sprinkle with remaining oregano mixture.
8. 8
   Cover and cook for 5 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally.
9. 9
   Add vinegar, bay leaves, tomatoes, and tomato paste; stir to combine.
10. 10
    Arrange the chicken over tomato mixture, and bring to a boil.
11. 11
    Cover, reduce heat and simmer 50 minutes or until chicken is done.
12. 12
    Place 1 cup of pasta in each of 6 shallow bowls.
13. 13
    Top each serving with chicken.
14. 14
    Ladle 1 cup of sauce over chicken and sprinkle each serving with 4 teaspoons Parmesan cheese.
15. 15
    NOTE: Chicken tighs can also be used.
16. 16
    If your chicken breasts are very large, you might want to consider doubling the sauce portion of the recipe.