1 (2.5-3lb) chicken cut into 8 pieces and skinned
half tsp salt
qtr tsp freshly ground pepper
3 tsp olive oil
1 onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 diff. color bell peppers, seeded, cut in half inch pieces
qtr lb fresh white mushrooms, sliced
1 celery stalk, chopped
1 (1-pint) container refrigerated fresh tomato pasta sauce
Recipe
1. Sprinkle the chicken with the salt and ground pepper.
2. Heat 2 teaspoons of the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium high heat. Add the chicken and cook until browned, 3-4 minutes on each side. Transfer the chicken to a plate and set aside.
3. Heat the remaining 1 teaspoon oil in the same skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and garlic; cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 3 minutes. Add the bell peppers, mushrooms, and celery; cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 5-6 minutes.
4. Return the chicken to the skillet; add the pasta sauce and stir to coat. Bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer covered, until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes.