2 pounds meaty chicken pieces,
...(breast halves, thighs, drumsticks)
nonstick spray coating
2 - 3 cups fresh new red potatoes, quartered
1 cup sliced celery
1 cup dry white wine
1/2 cup coarsly chopped carrot
1 medium onion, cut into small wedges
2 red, green or yellow sweet bell peppers, thinly sliced
1 minced garlic clove
1 bay leaf
2 Tablespoons freshly snipped parsley
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed
Remove skin form chicken. Rince chicken; pat dry. Coat
a cold skillet with cooking spray. Preheat the skillet over
a medium heat. Brown chicken on all sides. Drain fat
from skillet.
Cut chicken into smaller pieces. Season lightly with salt
and pepper. Add potatoes, celery, wine, carrot, onion,
pepper strips, garlic, bay leaf, and thyme to the skillet.
Bring to boil; reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 35 to
40 minutes or until chicken is tender and no longer pink.
Discard bay leaf. Transfer chicken and vegetables to
serving platter to keep warm.
If desired, bring liquid in skillet to a boil. Cook about
3 minutes or until reduced to 1/2 cup. Pour sauce over
chicken and vegetables.
Makes 6 servings.