Microwave Chicken Cacciatore(Total Cooking Time: 34 To 40 Minutes) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium green pepper, thinly sliced
1 Tbsp. butter or margarine
1 (28 oz.) can whole tomatoes
1/4 c. all-purpose flour
1 bay leaf
1 Tbsp. dried parsley flakes
1 tsp. salt
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 tsp. oregano
1 tsp. paprika
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/4 tsp. basil
1/2 c. dry red wine or water
1 frying chicken (2 1/2 to 3 lb.), cut up

Preparation

In a 3-quart microproof casserole, combine onion, green pepper and butter.
Cook, covered, on High (Max power) for 4 to 5 minutes, or until onion is transparent.
Add tomatoes and flour; stir until smooth.
Stir all remaining ingredients except chicken. Cook, covered, on High (Max power) for 5 minutes.
Add chicken pieces, immersing them in sauce.
Cook, covered, on High for 20 to 25 minutes, or until chicken is tender.
Stir once during cooking. Allow to stand 5 minutes, covered.
Remove bay leaf before serving with cooked spaghetti or rice.