Recipe: Chicken Cacciatore (microwave, using chicken thighs)

CHICKEN CACCIATORE

1 lb chicken thighs, skin and bone removed, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
3/4 cup sliced zucchini
1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 tsp olive oil
1 large garlic clove, minced
2 cans (8 oz each) no-salt-added tomato sauce
1/4 cup burgundy or other dry red wine
1 tsp dried whole oregano
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp dried whole thyme
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
Hot cooked pasta (for serving)

Place chicken in a 2-quart casserole; cover with wax paper. Microwave on HIGH 5-6 minutes; stir after 4 minutes. Drain and set aside.

Wipe dish with paper towel. Add mushrooms and next 5 ingredients to dish; toss well. Microwave, uncovered, at HIGH 4 minutes, stirring after 2 minutes.

Add tomato sauce and next 5 ingredients; stir well. Microwave at HIGH 8-12 minutes or until slightly thickened, stirring every 4 minutes.

Return chicken to dish; stir well. Microwave on HIGH for 6 minutes or until chicken is thoroughly heated, stirring after 3 minutes. Let stand 3 minutes.

Spoon over hot cooked pasta, such as rotini.

Makes 6 servings
Adapted from source: Cooking Light, July-August 1990's