Chicken Cacciatore - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 medium onion, sliced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 Tbsp. olive oil, divided
1 1/2 lb. boneless, skinless split chicken breasts
1 (27 1/2 oz.) Ragu Today's Recipe pasta sauce - chunky mushroom
1/2 c. sliced black olives (optional)
1 tsp. dried basil
1/4 tsp. salt
pinch of oregano
pinch of black pepper
1 (12 oz.) pkg. ruffle or twist pasta, cooked and drained

Preparation

In a large skillet over medium heat, saute green pepper, onion and garlic in 1 tablespoon olive oil until tender.
Remove; set aside.
In same skillet, heat remaining oil and brown chicken on both sides; drain fat.
Return vegetables to skillet.
Add pasta sauce, olives, basil, salt, oregano and pepper.
Heat to boiling. Cover; simmer gently over low heat for 20 minutes or until chicken is thoroughly cooked.
Serve chicken and pasta topped with sauce.