Chicken Cacciatora - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 clove garlic, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
4 to 5 chicken pieces
1 (6 oz.) tomato paste
1 c. hot water
salt and pepper to taste
1/2 c. sliced mushrooms
1/2 c. tart red wine (optional)

Preparation

Saute garlic and onion in oil.
Push to side of pan.
Add chicken and brown.
Combine tomato paste, water, salt and pepper; pour over chicken mixture.
Cover and simmer 45 minutes or until chicken is tender.
Add mushrooms and wine (if desired). Cook 5 minutes more.
Makes 4 servings.