Chicken Cacciatore with Rice

Quick and easy to make in just one pot, this chicken cacciatore recipe with rice features an aromatic mixture of vegetables and seasonings.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 320 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

Stir in tomatoes, tomato sauce, bell pepper, salt, basil, and cayenne pepper; bring to boil. Cook for 5 minutes.

Step 3

Stir in rice, cover, and remove from the heat. Let stand until rice is tender, about 5 minutes. Stir before serving.