Hearty Chicken Cacciatore - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 1/2 lbs chicken pieces
1 1/2 teaspoons salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 green bell pepper, sliced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1 cup dry red wine
1 (16 ounce) package linguine, cooked

Preparation

Sprinkle chicken with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
Brown the chicken pieces in hot oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; remove chicken, and set aside.
Add onion to the skillet and saute 5 minutes over medium heat, or until transparent.
Add minced garlic, saute 1 minute.
Stir in tomatoes, tomato paste, and chicken broth.
Add bell pepper, oregano, basil, and remaining salt and pepper.
Return chicken to skillet; cover and simmer over medium-low heat 45 minutes or until chicken is tender.
Add mushrooms and wine; cook, uncovered, 40 minutes.
Serve with hot cooked linguine.