Tasty Italian Chicken Bake

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 9 skinless chicken thighs
• 2 large onions, small dice
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 4 ounces smoked ham
• 420 g chunky tomato and basil pasta sauce
• 1 stalk celery, sliced
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 12 teaspoon mixed Italian herbs (with chili flakes)
• 12 cup dry white wine
• 2 chicken stock cubes
• 1 tablespoon tomato puree
• 1 cup hot water
• salt and pepper

1. Strip skin off the chicken - leaving in the thigh bone ( for extra flavor) and dust with flour.
2. Preheat oven to 180-190C or microwave.
3. Heat oil in a large fry pan, and when hot add the chicken and brown slowly.
4. turning as needed.
5. Place in a large oven-proof dish or casserole.
6. Add the Onions, garlic, ham, celery, and peppers to the fry pan and cook for a few minutes, stirring.
7. Add the wine, chicken stock cubes, Italian herb seasoning - salt and pepper and extra water to the fry pan.
8. Once boiled, add to the chicken.
9. Place in an oven for 1 1/2 hours or microwave first on high until the dish starts bubbling, then set on 30% for 40 minutes.
10. Serve with new potatoes or rice and vegetables of your choice.

olive oil, chicken, onions, garlic, ham, tomato, celery, red bell pepper, mixed italian herbs, white wine, chicken, tomato puree, water, salt

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/tasty-italian-chicken-bake-229915 (may not work)