Westport Spice Classic Recipes.

Ingredients:

• 3.5 pounds, cut into pieces chicken

• 1/2 cup flour

• 1/4 cup vegetable oil

• 2, chopped and divided onions

• 2, chopped and divided bell peppers

• 2 cloves, minced garlic

• 2 (14.5 ounce) cans, undrained whole tomatoes

• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste

• 3 (6 ounce) cans (18 ounces total) water

• 3/4 cup Burgundy wine

• 1/3 cup Antonio's Italian Spice Blend Seasoning

• 1 teaspoon dried thyme

• 2 teaspoons dark brown sugar

• 8 ounces, halved mushrooms

• 8 ounces, cooked according to package directions pasta

Directions:

• Dredge the chicken pieces in flour.

• Heat the vegetable oil in an 8-quart soup pot over medium-high heat.

• Brown the chicken pieces well on all sides, then remove and set aside.

• Add 1 chopped onion, 1 chopped bell pepper, and the minced garlic to the pot. Cook until the onions are slightly browned.

• Add the whole tomatoes, tomato paste, water, Burgundy wine, Antonio's Italian Spice Blend Seasoning, dried thyme, and dark brown sugar. Stir continuously over medium heat until the sauce has thickened.

• Add the remaining chopped onions, chopped bell peppers, and mushrooms. Stir well.

• Return the chicken pieces to the pot. Lower the heat and simmer uncovered for 45 minutes, or until the chicken is tender but not quite falling off the bones.

• Place the chicken pieces and hot cooked pasta on individual serving plates. Spoon the sauce over the top and serve.

• Chicken
• Italian
• Pasta
• Classic