Simmered Tuscan Chicken

This recipe comes from my mother-in-law.  She was a great cook.  I inherited her recipe box and recipe book when she passed away.  What a treasure.

Ingredients

1 lb skinless and boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1 inch cubes
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 Tbls olive oil
4 med potatoes, cut into 1/2 in cubes
1 med red bell pepper, diced
1 lb fresh or frozen cut green beans
1 jar (27 oz) Ragu Old World Style pasta sauce
1 tsp diced basil
Salt
Pepper

Directions

In a dutch oven, saute chicken and garlic in olive oil until chicken is lightly browned.  Add potatoes and red peppers, continue to cook about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.  Add the sauce, basil and green beans.  Salt and pepper to taste.  Bring to a boil.  Reduce heat to medium, cover and simmer about 35 minutes or until chicken is cooked and potatoes are tender.