Amy's Chicken Cacciatore

Well, just had another yummy dish the other night. I love to cook, but pretty sure I have mentioned that once or twice on this blog. This was a recipe I found, but added a few seasonings and veggies to the recipe. It turned out delicious.....A Must Try Recipe

Ingredients:
4 Chicken Thighs
1/4 cup Celery, Carrots and Onion (sliced)
1 tsp minced garlic (fresh or in jar)
dash of salt and pepper
14.5 oz Diced Tomatoes (I used the one with basil and oregano)
6 oz Tomato Paste
2/3 cup of Merlot, wine (or another dry red)
1 1/2 tsp of sugar, white
dash of red pepper
1 tsp Italian Seasoning

 I diced my celery and carrots, but sliced the onion.

 Pour about tablespoon of EVOO in skillet. Heat skillet. Cook chicken on both sides, with skin. Let it get nice and brown. I did about 15 minutes total, flip half way through. Add a dash of salt and pepper to chicken on both sides.

 Remove chicken, set aside. Add your onion, carrots, celery and minced garlic. Stir and cook for 5minutes.

 Add chicken back to skillet. Remove skin before adding.

 Mix the tomatoes, paste, wine, sugar, red pepper and italian seasoning in a separate bowl. Then pour over chicken. Bring to a boil for five minutes, then turn to simmer for 45-50 minutes. Chicken should be 175 to 180 degrees.

This chicken tastes delicious served over fettuccini. I added a little fresh parmesan

and Viola !!!!!