Chicken Cacciatore

Ingredients

1.5kg Chicken (Cut Into Pieces)
1 Onion (Large & Finely Sliced)
1 Tablespoon Oil
1 Bay Leaf
Salt & Pepper
60g Mushrooms (Sliced)
1 Can Tomatoes (Approx. 425g - Undrained & mashed)
½ Cup Red Wine

Method

1. Heat oil in pan.
2. Fry chicken pieces until brown and remove and drain.
3. Saute mushrooms, onions and garlic until onion is tender in same pan.
4. Return chicken to pan with sauteed vegetables and add tomatoes, bay leaf & wine.
5. Cook slowly for 45 minutes or until chicken is tender.
6. Season with salt & pepper and remove bay leaf.

Serve this rich-tasting Italian classic hot on a bed of fluffy rice as it is a perfect dish for a chilly night.