Francine's Texas Cuisine

 

Chicken Cacciatore Casserole   1/4 cup flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 frying chicken 1/3 cup Crisco 1 can (16 oz) tomatoes 1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce 1 can (3 oz) sliced mushrooms, drained 1/2 cup chopped onion 1/4 cup chopped green pepper 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon each basil and rosemary, crushed 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder   In paper or plastic bag, combine flour and ½ teaspoon salt. Add chicken, a few pieces at a time; shake to coat. In large skillet, brown chicken on all sides in hot Crisco; remove chicken and place in 13x9x2 inch baking dish. Cut up tomatoes. Combine tomatoes, tomato sauce, mushrooms, onions, green pepper, ¾ teaspoon salt, crushed basil, crushed, rosemary, and garlic powder. Pour over chicken, cover and bake at 350 degrees until chicken is tender, 45-50 minutes. Skim off fat if necessary. Serve with hot cooked rice.

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