MAIN DISH RECIPE: Italian Sausage & Chicken Ragout

1 1/2-lb chicken thighs
Salt & pepper
2-tbsp olive oil
1/2-lb Italian sausage (1" pieces)
1-large red pepper cut in 1/4" strips
1-large green pepper cut in 1/4" strips
1-28 oz can plum tomatoes
1/2-cup red wine
1/4-cup coarse chopped parsley
2-tbsp tomato paste
1-tsp minced fresh garlic
1-tsp dried oregano leaves-crumble

Sprinkle chicken with 1/2 tsp salt & 1/8 tsp pepper
Heat oil in 10" skillet.
Add chicken & sausage & cook for 5-8 min
Remove when browned
Remove & discard all but 1 tbsp of oil from skillet.
Reduce heat to moderately low, add peppers, & cook about 2 min
Add tomatoes, chicken, sausage, wine, parsley, tomato paste, garlic, oregano, 1/2 tsp salt & 1/8 tsp pepper
Stir to mix. Cover & simmer 15 min stirring once or twice
Heat oven to 350*. Transfer ragout to 1-1/2 qt baking dish
Cover with foil & bake for 15 min
Uncover & cook 15 min longer

4 servings

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