- 6 (4 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
- 4 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil, divided
- 8 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 tomatoes – peeled, seeded and chopped
- 2 medium eggplants, peeled and diced
- 2 large green peppers, diced
- 2 medium zucchini, diced
- 1 large onion, diced
- 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- In a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat, brown chicken in 1 tablespoon of oil; set chicken aside. Add remaining oil to skillet; saute mushrooms, garlic, tomatoes, eggplant, green pepper, zucchini and onion for 10-15 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Add remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Return chicken to skillet. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30-40 minutes or until chicken juices run clear. Remove bay leaf before serving.