ITALIAN RICE WITH CHICKEN

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From BBC Good Food Magazine. I used boneless chicken thighs but you may substitute two boneless chicken breasts if you prefer white meat.

Provided by Irmgard

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 40m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons olive oil
4 boneless chicken thighs, cut into strips
1 red onion, cut into 8 wedges
2 orange peppers, halved, deseeded and sliced thickly
1 garlic clove, crushed
100 g long grain rice
400 g chopped tomatoes
300 ml chicken stock
4 tablespoons pesto sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
  • Heat the oil in a large, shallow ovenproof pan, add the chicken and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until golden all over.
  • Remove from the pan and set aside.
  • Add the onions and peppers and cook for 3 minutes or until lightly golden.
  • Add the garlic and fry for 1 minute.
  • Stir in the rice, then add the tomatoes, stock and reserved chicken.
  • Turn up the heat and bring to a boil before transferring to the oven to cook, uncovered, for 20 minutes.
  • Season to taste and drizzle with the pesto before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 863.8, Fat 45.2, SaturatedFat 10.6, Cholesterol 162.5, Sodium 379.4, Carbohydrate 70.5, Fiber 5.7, Sugar 10.1, Protein 44.2

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