Chicken Cacciatore - Revised (9/10/09)

I am editing this post because I was reminded this morning while on the phone with my mother that this recipe is HERS. I stole it! Yes I did...and I am fessing up. I even called my mom the day I wanted to make this and asked her what she put in it. She should be proud though, my love of cooking was partly inspired by her. I come from a long line of passionate cooks. She was never one of snacks and junk food but she did make some dinners that are beyond comfort...think Tacos (she put Parm cheese on the fried shells way before Jimboys did!) and that hamburger, potato, green bean dish she use to whip up. LOVE IT... though I think only her daughters (3) can appreciate that dish. So THANKS mom...your the best... and when this Chicken dish wins me a "Best of" award and I am a world renowned chef, I will owe it all to you!

Love you!

Recipe is as follows

2 Lg Chicken Breasts cut into 1" squares
1 Yellow Onion, cut in half then thinly sliced
2 Garlic cloves
1 Lg Red or Green Bell Pepper (in my case it was more rainbow...love that farmers market)
5 Lg fresh tomatoes, if you don't have those (like me today) I used one large can of 6 in1 tomatoes.
2 tbsp Oregano
1/2 tsp Smoked Paprika (my addition, SHE didn't use this in hers..EVER)
3/4c Red Wine
6 Green Olives OR
1 Tbsp Capers
Salt and Pepper to taste

Pour 1tbsp olive oil into already heated pan and quickly saute chicken with a bit of salt until nicely browned, but not cooked through. Remove from pan and set aside. Add one tsp olive oil to pan and add onion, garlic, peppers. Saute until onions are translucent. Add tomatoes and remainder of ingredients including chicken. Cover and allow to gently simmer for 20 min...or longer if you have the time. If it's too watery remove lid and allow to cook down to desired consistency. I serve this over hot whole wheat spaghetti.