8 chicken breast pieces (or thighs), skinned
2 c. each diced onions, celery & red or green bell peppers
4 c. canned tomatoes, diced with liquid
1/2 c. each fresh or frozen green beans & sliced carrots
2 bay leaves
1 tbsp. fresh parsley
1 tsp. salt
1 fresh or canned mild or hot green chili pepper, minced
1/2 tsp. each ground thyme, basil leaves, chili powder & pepper to taste
2 tbsp. plus 1 tsp. vegetable oil, to sauteed vegetables

Spray Dutch oven with cooking oil. In batches brown chicken on all sides. Set chicken aside.