Chicken Cacciatore

Makes   6 servings

This poultry dish is loaded  with flavor  and color . The chicken is fall-off-the-bone  tender  in just 15 minutes  . Making it a top pick for busy families .

1/4           cup all-purpose flour
1               teaspoon salt
1              teaspoon paprika
1/4           teaspoon pepper
1              broiler /fryer  chicken (3 to 4 pounds) cup up
1             cup canola oil
1             medium onion , chopped
1             medium green pepper , cut into strips
1             garlic  clove , minced
1            can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes , undrained
3/4         cup water
1            can (6 ounces) tomato paste
1            jar (6 ounces) sliced mushrooms  , drained
 Hot Pepper sauce to taste

In a large  resealable  plastic bag , combine the flour  , salt , paprika  and pepper . Add chicken  a few pieces at a time  and shake to coat .

In a pressure  cooker , brown chicken  in batches  in oil over medium-high heat . Return all chicken  to cooker  , add green pepper  , onion, garlic , tomatoes and water .

Close cover  securely , place egulator on vent pipe  . Bring cooker  to full pressure over high heat  . Reduce heat to medium -high  and cook 8 minutes .(Pressure regulator  should maintain  a slow  , steady  rocking  motion , adjust  heat as needed ). Remove from the heat ; cool immediately  according  to manfacturer's directions  until pressure  is completely reduced .

Using a slotted spoon , remove chicken to a platter . Add tomato paste  and mushrooms  to pan juices ; cook  and stir over  medium heat  until bubbly . Add hot pepper sauce  and chicken and heat through.

TIP :
You can use  chicken legs   if you prefer   .You can also cook this chicken in a Dutch oven ... add 1 cup of water instead of 3/4 cup .
Heart  healthy