SLIM CHICKEN CACCIATORE (PRONOUNCED CATCH-A-TORI)

Slim Chicken Cacciatore (pronounced catch-a-tori) image

Provided by Deb Wilson

Time 2h45m

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 1/2 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
3 tsp extra virgin olive oil, divided
1 large green pepper, chopped into 1-inch pieces
2 ribs celery, sliced (not too thinly)
1 lg onion, chopped into larger pieces
1 large carrots, grated
3 clove garlic, minced
1 can(s) (14-1/2 ounces) italian diced tomatoes, undrained
1 bay leaf
3 tsp dried oregano
2 tsp dried basil
1/2 tsp pepper
Pinch sugar
1/2 tsp salt (optional)
1 10 ounce can mushroom pieces and stems, drained
1 lg can hunts thick and rich pasta sauce
3/4-1 lb of a 1 pound package spaghetti noodles (white or whole wheat)

Steps:

1. In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, brown chicken in 2 teaspoons oil; drain. Remove and keep warm. In the same skillet, saute the green pepper, celery and onion in remaining oil for 3 minutes. Add the mushrooms, carrot and garlic; saute 2-4 minutes longer or until vegetables are tender.
2. Stir in the tomato sauce, tomatoes and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10-12 minutes or until thickened. Meanwhile, cook spaghetti according to package directions.
3. Stir chicken into tomato mixture; cook for 8-12 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink. Discard bay leaf. Drain spaghetti; serve with chicken mixture. Garnish with additional carrot if desired.