Rjs Lazy Chicken And Tomatoes With Rice Recipes

CHICKEN AND RICE WITH TOMATO SKILLET DINNER

Steps:

• In large oven safe skillet with lid, heat olive oil over medium heat. Preheat oven to 350°.
• Chop onion, celery and peppers. Use any combination of sweet pepper colours, with onion, celery and pepper amount measuring about 2 cups.
• Sauté until softening. Add rice and garlic and stir to absorb flavours and oil.
• Add chicken broth and season with salt and pepper. Remove pan from heat. Pour tomato juice from canned tomatoes into pan. Crush tomatoes by hand or with utensils until small chunks are remaining. Add to mixture along with oregano, thyme and cooked chicken.
• Mince chives and parsley. Add half to the pan, reserving the other half for garnish.
• Cover pan with lid and bake for 45 minutes or until rice is tender.
• Garnish with remaining parsley and chives.

20-MINUTE BASIL, CHICKEN & TOMATO RICE

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium-high heat.
• Add chicken strips and cook until they are just done (4 to 6 minutes).
• Add onion, red pepper slices, and fresh garlic.
• Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until vegetables barely tender (4 to 5 minutes).
• Add water, tomatoes, and rice.
• Cover pan and continue cooking until mixture just comes to a boil.
• Reduce heat to medium low and continue cooking until rice is tender or liquid is absorbed (about 10 minutes).
• Remove cover; stir in basil leaves and Parmesan cheese. Refrigerate leftovers.