Chicken Cacciatore

Directions

1. 1
   Heat oil in large skillet on medium heat.
2. 2
   Add chicken; sprinkle evenly with 1/2 tsp.
3. 3
   of the salt and 1/4 tsp.
4. 4
   of the black pepper.
5. 5
   Cook until browned on both sides.
6. 6
   Remove chicken from skillet; cover to keep warm.
7. 7
   Add mushrooms, onions, green pepper and garlic to drippings in skillet; cook and stir 5 minutes or until onions are tender.
8. 8
   Stir in tomatoes, tapioca, thyme, bay leaf, remaining 2 tsp.
9. 9
   salt and remaining 1/4 tsp.
10. 10
    pepper.
11. 11
    Bring to boil, stirring frequently.
12. 12
    Add chicken.
13. 13
    Reduce heat to low; cover.
14. 14
    Simmer 30 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
15. 15
    Remove and discard bay leaf.