09-17 Chicken Stew

This is an Italian dish EB wanted to make...we were out of olives so we just used zucchini...
He found this recipe in a kid's cooking book called The Silver Spoon.
The broth is very mild and tastes great but the chicken needs salt and pepper.

In oven proof baking dish with lid, over medium heat, melt:
1 T olive oil
1 T butter
When melted, add
about 8 small chicken pieces (thighs, breast or drumsticks)
salt & pepper each side
Cook on one side for 5 minutes.
Preheat oven to 325 degrees
Turn chicken over and cook for 3 more minutes
Remove from heat and add
1 can (14.5 oz) tomatoes, chopped with juices
1 can of water
1 1/2 c black olives, smashed
1 1/2 c zucchini, cubed
1 t brown sugar
Stir to combine and put lid on.
Place in oven for 40 minutes.
Sprinkle finished chicken with
4 or so leaves of Basil
a sprig or two of Parsley
Serve with fresh bread or any starchy side dish & a green salad.

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