Quick Chicken Cacciatore

Lvs2Cook's Note:

This recipe comes from an old magazine.

• Total Time: 45 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
• 1 medium green pepper, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
• 1 onion, coarsely chopped
• 1 cup orzo pasta
• 1 (28 ounce) can whole tomato puree
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 1 teaspoon basil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1 1/2 inch chunks
• 1/2 cup pitted black olives, chopped
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

Directions:

1. Bring 4 cups of water to a boil in a large skillet. Add the garlic, pepper, onion, and orzo. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes. Drain and return to the skillet.
2. Add the tomatoes, oregano, basil, salt, pepper, and water, breaking up the tomatoes with a wooden spoon. Bring mixture to a simmer and add the chicken, olives, and cheese.
3. Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, over medium heat for 10 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
4. Sprinkle with some Parmesan if desired and serve immediately.

Reviews

[peterchill04]

Made it without chicken, and 2 cans of diced tomatoes. It was very good, thank you!