Chicken Cacciatore with Polenta-Style Mushrooms and Rice

Ingredients

• 4 chicken thighs
• 14 oz can oz crushed tomatoes
• 1 bell pepper
• 8 oz oz cremini mushrooms
• 1 onion
• 3 cloves cloves garlic
• 2 tbsp tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp tsp dried oregano
• 1/2 cup cup chicken broth
• 3/4 cup cup white rice
• 1 tsp tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp tsp black pepper
• 1/4 cup cup fresh basil

Instructions

1. 1

   Season chicken with salt and pepper. Brown in olive oil in a large skillet, 4 minutes per side. Remove.

2. 2

   Sauté onion, bell pepper, mushrooms, and garlic until softened, about 6 minutes.

3. 3

   Add crushed tomatoes, oregano, and broth. Return chicken to the pan, spoon sauce over.

4. 4

   Cover and simmer 25 minutes until chicken is cooked through and sauce has thickened.

5. 5

   Cook white rice while the chicken braises. Serve chicken and sauce over rice, topped with torn basil.