Ray's Corner

Chicken Cacciatore

• 4-5 pieces boneless chicken breast

• 2 cloves minced garlic

• 2 - 5½ oz cans tomato paste

• 1 lg can tomatoes

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 2 bay leaves

• ½ tsp each oregano, salt, basil, and pepper

• 1 med sliced onion

• 3 lg carrots, sliced

• 1 can sliced mushrooms (or fresh)

Skin and slice chicken into chunks, season with salt and pepper
Fry with onion and garlic until brown
Add tomato paste and 8 oz water and cook for a few minutes
Add canned tomatoes, bay leaf, oregano, basil, salt and pepper
Cook for 2 hours on medium low heat
Add carrots and cook until tender
Green peppers are optional
Serve with noodles or spaghetti

Karen Pace