Chicken Cacciatore - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 to 3 lb. chicken, cut up (or use white meat)
1/4 c. shortening
1/2 c. flour
2 c. sliced onion rings
1/2 c. chopped green pepper
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 can (1 lb.) tomatoes, drained
1 can (8 oz.) tomato sauce
1 can (3 oz.) sliced mushrooms, drained
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. oregano
1/2 tsp. basil
1 lb. cooked spaghetti

Preparation

Wash chicken and pat dry.
Melt shortening in large skillet. Coat chicken with flour.
Cook chicken in shortening over medium heat for 15 to 20 minutes or until light brown.
Remove chicken and set aside.
Add onions, green pepper and garlic to skillet. Cook and stir over medium heat until tender.
Stir in remaining ingredients.
Add chicken to sauce.
Cover tightly and simmer 40 minutes, or until thickest pieces are fork-tender.
Serve over cooked spaghetti.