Chicken Cacciatore(Microwave) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 1/2 to 3 lb. frying chicken, cut up
2 c. tomato sauce
2 Tbsp. instant onion or 1/2 c. chopped onion
1/2 tsp. garlic powder or instant minced garlic or 2 cloves garlic
3/4 c. tomato paste
1 tsp. salt
1 1/4 tsp. leaf oregano
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/4 tsp. powdered thyme
2 c. water

Preparation

Cut large pieces of chicken in half for uniform size.
Set aside.
Combine remaining ingredients in 4-quart casserole; stir in chicken pieces, coating with sauce.
Cook covered 40 minutes or until chicken is done.
Serve plain or over spaghetti.
If desired, use 1/4 cup red wine for part of the water.