1 (3 lb.) chicken, cut into serving pieces
1/3 c. olive oil
1 sm. onion, minced
1 tbsp. onion, minced
1 tbsp. parsley, chopped
1 c. red or white wine
2 tbsp. wine vinegar
1 lg. Italian tomato
2 leaves sweet basil
1 clove garlic, minced
2 sm. bay leaves
1/4 tsp. rosemary
1/4 tsp. Italian seasoning
1 c. celery
1 sm. can tomato paste
1 lg. green pepper
1 c. mushrooms (optional)
Salt & pepper to taste

Gently saute garlic and onion in oil. Add parsley, celery, green pepper and saute lightly. Add chicken and brown on all sides. Mix seasonings with wine and vinegar. Pour over chicken. Add tomato and tomato paste. Simmer uncovered, until liquid is reduced 1/3, about 10 minutes. Cover and simmer for 35 minutes or until chicken is tender. Add a little chicken broth or water, if necessary. After all ingredients are added, the chicken may be placed in an oven for 1 1/2 to 2 hours at 300 degrees. Serves 4 to 6.