chicken and shrimp Cioppino

chicken and shrimp Cioppino
2 1/2 - 3 lbs cut-up chicken
1/2 tsp salt and a pinch of pepper
1 recipe Italian Sauce
1 lb clean, raw, shrimp
Season chicken with salt and pepper
Brown slowly over medium heat, turning once or twice for about 20 min.
While the chicken is cooking, prepare the Italian Sauce.
Italian Sauce
Mix two 8 oz. cans of Italian seasoned tomato sauce
1/2 cup cooking claret or red wine
3/4 cup chopped onion
1 clove garlic, minced
3 T snipped parsley
1 t crushed basil
1 bay leaf, crushed
Add the Italian sauce to the chicken after the first twenty minutes of cooking.
Cover and simmer until the chicken is tender, about 35 minutes.
Add shrimp, being sure to immerse them in the sauce.
Cover and continue to cook until the shrimp are done, about 5-10 minutes.
Remove from heat and serve!