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.

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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Additional Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
6

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

  • teaspoon cayenne pepper

  • 1 ½ cups uncooked instant rice

Directions

  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.

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

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

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

320 Calories
10g Fat
30g Carbs
27g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 320
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10g 13%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 65mg 22%
Sodium 1218mg 53%
Total Carbohydrate 30g 11%
Dietary Fiber 3g 11%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 27g 55%
Vitamin C 36mg 40%
Calcium 73mg 6%
Iron 4mg 23%
Potassium 643mg 14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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