8 favorite chicken parts, skinned
1/4 c. vegetable oil
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1 chicken bouillon cube
1 c. hot water
1 jar spaghetti sauce with mushrooms, or
1 can tomato sauce with mushrooms
1 can mixed vegetables, drained
1 can French fried onions, divided (optional)

In large frying pan, place oil and heat to medium high temperature. Add chicken and cook about 5 minutes, turning and sprinkling with salt and pepper. Drain oil and discard.

Dissolve bouillon cube in hot water and add to frying pan, scraping to loosen pan drippings. Add tomato sauce and mixed vegetables; bring to a boil. Reduce temperature, cover and simmer about 25 minutes or until fork can be inserted with ease. Stir in half of onion rings. Serve in individual shallow bowls with remaining onions sprinkled on top. Makes 5 servings.