Name: Chicken Cacciatore with Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1.5 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into strips; 0.5 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; 0.5 teaspoon dried basil; 0.125 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1.5 cups uncooked instant rice

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Chicken and Rice Recipe

Ingredients

3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into strips
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
teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 cups uncooked instant rice

Directions

Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add chicken strips, chopped onion, and minced garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is browned and the onion and garlic are softened, about 8 to 10 minutes.
Stir in the whole peeled tomatoes, tomato sauce, green bell pepper strips, salt, basil, and cayenne pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil.
Once boiling, reduce the heat and cook for 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
Add the uncooked instant rice to the pot and stir to combine. Cover the pot, remove it from the heat, and let it sit for about 5 minutes, or until the rice is tender.
After the rice has cooked, fluff it with a fork and stir to combine everything before serving.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Calories	320
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%

Comments

Lisa Roberts

09/27/2025 01:49:57 AM

This turned out really well! I enhanced the flavor by adding Italian seasoning and pepper. The instant rice I purchased came in 1 cup bags, and the end result had a perfect consistency, not too watery but still a bit saucy; so I would suggest sticking to 1 cup. While cooking, make sure to break down the tomatoes into smaller pieces to avoid them being too large. The only other substitution I made was using red pepper flakes instead of cayenne powder, although they are essentially the same thing in different forms. You can opt for brown instant rice to make the dish slightly healthier, although it's already a fairly nutritious recipe!

Diane Phillips

09/30/2025 12:54:29 PM

I made a few modifications to the recipe by including mushrooms with the garlic and onion before adding the chicken. I also used long-grain rice, cooking it for approximately 20 minutes and stirring frequently to prevent sticking. The dish turned out wonderfully, and everyone enjoyed it. It was a simple recipe to follow.

Sharon King

09/27/2025 08:11:16 AM

Have not tried it yet. Just curious if I can use pre-cooked rice and if yes, how much should I use? I prefer not to purchase minute or instant rice.

Catherine Torres

09/28/2025 04:25:57 PM

I followed the recipe exactly, but unfortunately, the chicken turned out to be severely overcooked and chewy. The sauce lacked flavor, tasting solely of canned tomatoes with no depth. I attempted to salvage it by incorporating balsamic vinegar and garlic salt, but we won't be trying this recipe again.

Donald Collins

09/27/2025 02:10:37 PM

Fantastic

Jack Lee

09/29/2025 07:58:32 AM

Super simple and quite fast. My husband exclaimed, "Just by looking at it, I already know I'll be asking you to make this again." I added extra cayenne pepper for a spicier kick.

Janet Perez

09/30/2025 02:19:01 PM

This dish is both simple and delicious. I prefer it over the traditional cacciatore. I especially enjoy having the chicken breasts sliced instead of being left whole.