Italian Chicken & Rice for Two

Submitted by KDKasey

"Quick and easy Italian Chicken and Rice Dinner for Two. This actually came from my browsing the internet looking for something quick and easy for dinner for myself and my husband last night. I couldn't quite find what I wanted to do, so I improvised! Note: Do not add the wine too late or it does not cook down enough and you get that wine after taste to the dish!!"

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 13
• Serves: 2

ingredients

• 1⁄2 medium sweet onion, sliced into rings
• 1⁄4 medium red bell pepper, sliced lengthwise
• 1⁄4 medium green bell pepper, sliced lengthwise
• 2 tablespoons butter (may use olive oil instead)
• 1 tablespoon instant minced garlic
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄8 teaspoon pepper
• 1⁄4 cup dry white wine
• 14 ounces stewed tomatoes, do not drain
• 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese (or romano cheese)
• 1 teaspoon dried basil (fresh is fine, just use less)
• 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (sliced through center and then cut into strips lengthwise)
• 2 cups cooked white rice

directions

1. In a large skillet on medium heat, add butter (or olive oil).
2. When butter is hot, add onions, red & green bell peppers, garlic, salt, and pepper. Stirring frequently so as not to burn your onions, continue to saute on medium heat until onions are translucent.
3. Add wine to skillet and continue to saute for another two minutes.
4. Add chicken to skillet and continue cooking until chicken is no longer pink.
5. Add stewed tomatoes, basil, and cheese to skillet. Turn heat down to medium-low and simmer while rice is cooking, stirring occasionally.
6. In a separate pot, make rice according to package directions.
7. When rice is cooked, place one serving of rice on a plate, and cover with chicken saute. Serve hot. Great with Italian bread and a small salad.

Reviews

[Ginny Sue]

This was good as a nice, easy meal for a weeknight. Using the 2 colors of peppers makes for a colorful presentation.

 

[beavalicious_one]

My fiance and I loved this and I normally don't like tomatoes and green peppers. Recipe was very quick and easy. I used italian style stewed tomatoes and substituted shredded parm for grated. Instead of adding the parm in while cooking, I sprinkled it on top before serving.

 

[debiemd]

I tried this with leftover chicken. it was fantastic. I also used stewed tomatoes with basil and oregano. My husband loved it.

 

[Team Visco]

This recipe is fast, healthy and delicious. I used a can of diced tomatoes with garlic and olive oil and red wine instead of white. I served it over brown rice. My husband and I really enjoyed this dish.