Chicken Cacciatore

This was a hit when the whole family was home and we had to go off to soccer or martial arts classes. Make plenty ahead of time, and freeze in meal size portions. Thaw earlier in the day you want to serve it and voila, a hearty meal in minutes.

• 1 - 3 lb chicken, cut up (or use chicken breasts)
• 1/4 cup oil
• 1/2 lb or 1 can mushrooms.
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 med green pepper, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/4 tsp. thyme
• 1/4 tsp. marjoram
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp rosemary
• 1 can crushed tomatoes
• 1/2 cup dry white wine. (or substitute chicken or vegetable broth)

Brown chicken in oil until golden. Saute veggies and stir in rest of ingredients. Add chicken and cover. Simmer for 1 1/2 hours. Serve with pasta and a crusty Italian bread. Serves 4-6.