Chicken Cacciatore

Chicken Cacciatore is one of Lanny's favorite dishes.  There are several ways to make it but this is a quick and easy recipe that tastes great!! For our family night dinners I simply double or triple the recipe. INGREDIENTS: 2 cups all-purpose flour for coating 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 4 pounds chicken pieces - thighs are our favorite (with skin) 2 tablespoons oil (I use organic olive, palm or coconut) 1 onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 green bell pepper, chopped 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 1/2 cup white wine 2 cups fresh mushrooms, quartered salt and pepper to taste DIRECTIONS: Combine the flour, salt and pepper in a plastic bag. Shake the chicken pieces in flour until coated. Heat the oil in a large skillet (one that has a cover/lid). Fry the chicken pieces until they are browned on both sides. Remove from skillet. Add the onion, garlic and bell pepper to the skillet and saute until the onion is slightly browned. Return the chicken to the skillet and add the tomatoes, oregano and wine. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes over medium low heat. Add the mushrooms and salt and pepper to taste. Simmer for 10 more minutes. We like it served over spaghetti, but you can use egg noodles, ziti, even rice. If you want a really quick and tasty meal just boil the chicken until tender (instead of frying) and continue with the recipe. You can use boneless pieces.