Oven Baked Italian Style Chicken

1 broiler fryer cut up, or 2-3 pounds chicken parts
1 very large or 2 medium onions, sliced
1 can crushed tomatoes
1 can tomato paste
4 cloves garlic, sliced
1 teaspoon dried basil or 1 tablespoon fresh basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano or 1 tablespoon fresh oregano
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon sugar

Place sliced onions in the bottom of a large casserole. Combine crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, basil, oregano, garlic, salt, pepper and sugar.  Place chicken over onions. Pour sauce ingredients over all.
Bake in a 325 degree preheated oven. Bake for an hour or until chicken is browned.