Chicken Cacciatore

• 1 large chicken, cut in pieces
• 1 lb chicken thighs or 1 lb chicken breast, bone-in
• 3 (14 1/2 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
• 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans tomato sauce
• 1 large vidalia onion, cut into pieces
• 1 large green pepper, cut into pieces
• 1 large yellow pepper, but into pieces
• 1 large red pepper, cut into pieces
• 1 lb mushroom, cut in pieces
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 4 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• salt and pepper
• pasta

1. Heat large pot over medium heat with 2 tablespoons olive oil.
2. Salt and pepper the chicken pieces and brown in batches without over-crowding the pan until browned on both sides.
3. Remove chicken to a bowl and add remaining olive oil, garlic and red pepper flakes to pot.
4. Cook 30 seconds until garlic is fragrant.
5. Add the onions and cook for 2 minutes.
6. Add the peppers and cook until starting to soften then add the mushrooms and cook an additional 2 minutes.
7. Add the chicken, sauce, tomatoes and juices and stir.
8. Add basil, oregano, sugar, salt and pepper.
9. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat and cook until chicken is cooked through.

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Taken from www.food.com/recipe/chicken-cacciatore-119581 (may not work)