3-4 c fresh sliced mushrooms (can use 2 4-oz cans mushrooms, sliced also) .
seasoning salt .
garlic powder .
1 tsp dried basil .
6-8 boneless chicken breasts .
1/4 c dry red wine (optional) .
1 onion, sliced .
1 tbsp tomato paste .
1 green bell pepper, sliced .
3 (14 oz) cans stewed tomatoes, undrained .
3 stalks celery, sliced .
pepper .
1 tbsp minced fresh garlic (or to taste) .
1 tsp dried oregano
Directions
Step #1 In a large skillet or Dutch oven, season chicken with seasoning salt pepper & garlic powder (can use regular salt).
Step #2 Brown the chicken in oil on medium heat (about 3 mins on both sides) remove to a plate & set aside.
Step #3 In the same skillet, dried oregano & mushrooms until soft, about 5 mins (add in crushed hot pepper flakes, bell pepper, fresh garlic, dried basil, saute onion, celery, if using).
Step #4 Add in the tomato paste & stir for about 1 min.
Step #5 Add in the stewed tomatoes & wine (if using) stir until mixd.
Step #6 Spice up with more salt & pepper if desired; cover & let simmer tomato mixture for for about 20-25 mins.
Step #7 Add in the browned chicken back to the skillet, cover & let simmer for another 40-45 mins, or until the chicken is cooked & juices run clear.
Step #8 *NOTE* You might want to add in a couple of tsps of sugar if you think that the tomato sauce is too "acidy".
Enjoy the Italian Chicken & Mushroom Skillet recipe