Easy Chicken Cacciatore - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 1/2 to 3 lb. chicken, cut up
2 Tbsp. olive oil
2 (14 1/2 oz. each) cans Del Monte Italian-style stewed tomatoes
1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste
2 c. sliced mushrooms
1 c. sliced zucchini
1 tsp. basil, crushed
hot, cooked pasta

Preparation

Brown chicken in oil 10 minutes, turning occasionally; drain. Add tomatoes, tomato paste, mushrooms, zucchini and basil.
Salt and pepper to taste, if desired.
Cover and simmer 25 minutes. Serve over pasta.
Garnish with parsley, if desired.
Makes 4 to 6 servings.