Chicken Cacciatore

 

 

1 pound boned chicken, cut into strips

1/2 cup onion, chopped

1 medium green pepper, cut into strips

1 garlic clove, minced

2 tablespoons butter or margarine

28 oz. can whole tomatoes

8 oz. can tomato sauce

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

1/2 teaspoon dried basil

1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper (optional)

1-1/2 cups instant rice

 

Directions

 

In a large skillet, cook the chicken, onion, green pepper and the garlic, stirring frequently, in the hot butter until lightly browned. Add in the tomatoes, tomato sauce, salt, oregano, basil and the red pepper. Bring to a full boil.

 

Add in the rice, stirring to mix well. Cover and remove pan from heat. Let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff mixture with a fork.

 

Makes 4 servings.