Mediterranean Style Chicken - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 to 2 lb. skinned meaty chicken pieces (breasts, thighs, etc.)
nonstick spray coating
1 (14 oz.) can tomatoes, cut up
1/4 c. dry red wine
1 Tbsp. basil, crushed
1 clove garlic, minced
1 bay leaf
1 Tbsp. water
2 Tbsp. cornstarch
4 oz. spaghetti, cooked
sliced pimento stuffed olives (optional)

Preparation

Rinse chicken; pat dry.
Spray a 10-inch skillet with nonstick spray coating.
Preheat over medium heat.
Add chicken and brown for 10 to 15 minutes, turning to brown evenly.
Add undrained tomatoes, wine, sugar, basil, garlic and bay leaf.
Bring to boiling; reduce heat.
Cover and simmer about 35 minutes or until chicken is tender.
Remove chicken from skillet; keep warm.
In a small bowl, stir together water and cornstarch.
Stir into tomato mixture in skillet.
Cook and stir for 2 minutes more.
Serve chicken and sauce over cooked spaghetti.
Garnish with olives if desired.
Makes 4 servings.