CHICKEN CACCIATORE

1 pkg. chicken
1/4 c. butter
1/2 c. sherry
15 oz. can stewed tomato bits
1 (6 oz.) can mushrooms
1 pkg. Italian dressing mix
1/4 c. chopped green pepper
1 tsp. Italian seasoning
Garlic powder, to taste
Bayleaf
Boil chicken until done. Save water (use this to boil rice in). Cut chicken into tiny squares. Brown in butter and sherry. Add tomatoes, mushrooms, Italian dressing mix, green pepper and other seasonings. Bring to boil and simmer for one hour. Serve over rice.