Creole Smothered Chicken - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 chicken, cut in pieces
1 medium onion, chopped
1/4 c. chopped bell pepper
1/4 c. chopped celery
fresh parsley (if desired)
2 large tomatoes, peeled and chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
salt and pepper to taste
3 to 4 drops Tabasco

Preparation

Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper and roll in flour. Brown well in a little shortening in large pot or skillet.
Remove and add chopped vegetables in remaining shortening (add more if needed) and cook until wilty tender.
Place chicken back in pot/skillet and add 1/2 cup of water and cover.
Cook on low until chicken is tender, 45 minutes to 1 hour, adding more water if needed.
Add pepper seasoning and chopped, fresh parsley during last 30 minutes of cooking.
The gravy from this dish is excellent with rice.