Chicken Cacciatore with Rice

Ingredients

• 4 boneless chicken thighs
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 yellow onion, sliced
• 1 bell pepper, sliced
• 8 oz cremini mushrooms, sliced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp dried basil
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes(optional)
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 3/4 cup long-grain rice
• 1.5 cups chicken broth
• 2 tbsp fresh basil, for garnish(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Season chicken with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat and brown chicken 3-4 minutes per side; remove and set aside.

2. 2

   Add onion, bell pepper, and mushrooms; cook 6-7 minutes until softened.

3. 3

   Stir in garlic, oregano, basil, and red pepper flakes; cook 1 minute.

4. 4

   Add crushed tomatoes, return chicken to the pan, and simmer covered for 25 minutes until chicken is cooked through.

5. 5

   Meanwhile, cook rice with chicken broth according to package directions.

6. 6

   Serve chicken and sauce over rice, garnished with fresh basil.