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Hunter-Style Chicken

1 (2 1/2 - 3 lb) chicken, cut into 8 pieces and skinned
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
3 tsp olive oil
1 onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 assorted color bell peppers, seeded and cut into 1/2" pieces
1/4 lb fresh white mushrooms, sliced
1 celery stalk, chopped
1 (1-pint) container refrigerated fresh tomato pasta sauce
Thyme sprigs (optional)

Sprinkle the chicken with the salt and pepper.
heat 2 tsp of the oil in al arge nonstick sillet over medium-high heat.
Add the chicken and cook until browned, 3-4 minutes on each side.
Transfer the chicken to a plate and set aside.
Heat the remaining 1 tsp oil in the same skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the onion and garlic; cook, stirring occasionally, until
softened, about 3 minutes.
Add the bell peppers, mushrooms, and celery; cook, stirring occasionally,
until softened, 5-6 minutes.
Return the chicken to the skillet; add the pasta sauce and stir to coat.
Bring the mixture to a boil.
Reduce the heat and simmer, covered, until the chicken is cooked through 
and the vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes.
Garnish with thyme sprigs (if using) and serve at once.

* 8 servings

(Weight Watchers - My TurnAround Program Cookbook)