Step 1

Sprinkle the chicken with a little salt and pepper. In a large pan heat the olive oil, then add the chicken and cook on medium-high heat until browned on one side, flip and move the chicken to one side of the pan.

Step 2

Add the chopped onion and garlic, cook until the onion is translucent then add the pepper, tomatoes, water, bay leaf, oregano, basil, hot pepper flakes and 1/2 teaspoon of salt, bring to a boil.

Step 3

Cover the pan and simmer for 20 minutes then remove the lid for the rest of the cooking approximately 25 minutes until the chicken is tender (chicken is cooked when the internal temperature is 165F / 74C and the sauce has thickened, stir occasionally. After about 30 minutes taste for salt and add if necessary). Serve immediately. Enjoy!