Chicken Cacciatore-Style Skillet with Jasmine Rice

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs Boneless skinless chicken thighs
• 1 can (28 oz) Crushed Tomatoes (canned)
• 1.5 cups Jasmine rice
• 2 tablespoons Avocado oil
• 1 whole Red bell pepper (sliced)
• 1 whole Yellow onion (sliced)
• 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
• 2 teaspoons Dried Italian herbs (oregano and basil)
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Fresh basil (chopped)(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Cook the jasmine rice according to package directions.

2. 2

   Season chicken with salt, pepper, and dried Italian herbs.

3. 3

   Heat avocado oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and brown the chicken 3 minutes per side; remove.

4. 4

   Add onion, bell pepper, and garlic; cook 4 minutes until softened.

5. 5

   Pour in crushed tomatoes, return chicken to the skillet, and simmer uncovered 25 minutes until chicken is cooked through and sauce has thickened.

6. 6

   Serve the chicken and sauce over the rice and top with fresh basil.