Chicken Cacciatore

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 to 3lbs chicken thighs or drumsticks

• 1/4 cup shortening

• 1/2 cup flour

• 2 cups thinly sliced onion rings

• 1/2 cup chopped green pepper

• 2 cloves garlic, crushed

• 1 can (1 lb) tomatoes, drained

• 1 can (8oz) tomato sauce

• 1 can (3 oz) sliced mushrooms

• 1 tsp salt

• 1/4 tsp oregano

Directions

• Melt shortening in a large skillet.

• Coat chicken with flour.

• Cook chicken in shortening over medium heat for 15-20 minutes or until lightly brown.

• Remove chicken and set aside.

• Add onion rings, green pepper, and garlic to the skillet.

• Cook and stir over medium heat until the onion and pepper are tender.

• Stir in remaining ingredients.

• Add chicken to the sauce.

• Cover lightly and simmer 30-40 minutes or until the thickest pieces are fork-tender.