Chicken Cacciatore

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 4 slices bacon, diced
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 celery rib, coarsely chopped
• 2 carrots, coarsely chopped
• 1 (24 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
• 2 tablespoons worcestershire sauce
• 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 2 cups sliced mushrooms
• garlic, minced
• salt and pepper
• 1/4 cup spanish sliced black olives
• 1/4 cup parsley, chopped

Recipe

• 1 chop bacon into small pieces and cook until crisp. drain and set aside.
• 2 saute onions and garlic until soft in leftover bacon grease, add mushrooms, carrots and celery until lightly browned, set aside.
• 3 add more oil if required to hot non-stick pan and brown chicken on all sides being sure to season with salt and pepper.
• 4 place chicken, veggies and bacon in a large stockpot with a lid.
• 5 mix spaghetti sauce with worcestershire sauce and balsamic vinegar. do not be tempted to leave these 2 ingredients out, they are crucial to the taste! pour over chicken and veggies ensuring everything is well coated.
• 6 add olives and stir through.
• 7 cover and simmer over medium low heat for 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• 8 this can also be baked covered in the oven for 35-40 min at 375.
• 9 serve with hot crusty bread for dipping in the sauce and a crisp, tangy side salad.