Chicken Cacciatore

I love chicken cacciatore and this is one of my favorites.

• Ready In: 1 hr 15 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1  large chicken, cut in pieces
• 1  lb chicken thighs or 1  lb chicken breast, bone-in
• 3 (14 1/2ounce) cans diced tomatoes
• 2 (14 1/2ounce) cans tomato sauce
• 1  large  vidalia onion, cut into pieces
• 1  large green pepper, cut into pieces
• 1  large  yellow pepper, but into pieces
• 1  large  red pepper, cut into pieces
• 1  lb mushroom, cut in pieces
• 2  teaspoons  minced garlic
• 1  teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 4  tablespoons olive oil
• 1  teaspoon dried basil
• 1  teaspoon dried oregano
• 1  teaspoon sugar
•  salt and pepper
•  pasta

Directions

1. Heat large pot over medium heat with 2 tablespoons olive oil.
2. Salt and pepper the chicken pieces and brown in batches without over-crowding the pan until browned on both sides.
3. Remove chicken to a bowl and add remaining olive oil, garlic and red pepper flakes to pot.
4. Cook 30 seconds until garlic is fragrant.
5. Add the onions and cook for 2 minutes.
6. Add the peppers and cook until starting to soften then add the mushrooms and cook an additional 2 minutes.
7. Add the chicken, sauce, tomatoes and juices and stir.
8. Add basil, oregano, sugar, salt and pepper.
9. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat and cook until chicken is cooked through.