Hearty Chicken Cacciatore

Ingredients

• 1 (3 1/2-pound) package chicken pieces
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, divided
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 1 green bell pepper, sliced
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 2 (8-ounce) packages sliced fresh mushrooms
• 1 cup dry red wine
• 1 (16-ounce) package linguine, cooked

Preparation

1. Sprinkle chicken with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
2. Brown the chicken pieces in hot oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; remove chicken, and set aside.
3. Add onion to the skillet, and sauté 5 minutes over medium heat, or until transparent. Add minced garlic; sauté 1 minute. Stir in tomatoes, tomato paste, and chicken broth. Add bell pepper, oregano, basil, and remaining salt and pepper.
4. Return chicken to skillet; cover and simmer over medium-low heat 45 minutes or until chicken is tender. Add mushrooms and wine; cook, uncovered, 40 minutes. Serve with hot cooked linguine.