Chicken A La Cacciatore Recipe

• 1 (2 lb.) broiler
• 3 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
• 4 cloves of garlic, chopped
• Salt to taste
• Healthy pinch of crumbled oregano
• 2 leaves basil, crushed
• 3/4 of (#2) can of solid packed tomatoes, mashed
• 1/4 c. sherry
• 1 tbsp. parsley, chopped
• 1 (4 ounce.) can button mushrooms or possibly 1 c. sliced mushrooms
• 2 tbsp. vegetable shortening

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