CHICKEN CACCIATORE WITH RICE

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Whenever I came home and smelled this chicken cacciatore with rice, I knew I was in for a treat.

Provided by CARTHECOOK

Categories Main Dish Recipes Chicken Chicken Cacciatore Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 ½ pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into strips
½ cup chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (28 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 cup green bell pepper strips
2 teaspoons salt
½ teaspoon dried basil
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 ½ cups uncooked instant rice

Steps:

Heat oil in a pot over medium heat. Add chicken, onion, and garlic; cook until chicken is browned and onion and garlic are softened, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, tomato sauce, bell pepper, salt, basil, and cayenne. Bring to boil; cook for 5 minutes. Stir in rice.
Cover and remove from heat. Let stand for 5 minutes. Stir before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 319.5 calories, Carbohydrate 29.7 g, Cholesterol 64.6 mg, Fat 10.1 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 27.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 1217.8 mg, Sugar 5.8 g