CHICKEN CACCIATORE Makes 4 servings at $1.10 each. Nutrient Value Per Serving: 261 calories, 29 g. protein, 2 g. fat, 30 g. carbohydrate, 84 mg. sodium, 66 mg. cholesterol. 4 boneless, skinned chicken breasts (4 oz. each) 1/2 c. sliced green onion tops 1/2 c. sweet green pepper slices 1 large tomato, diced 1/4 c. chicken broth or water 1/2 tsp. leaf oregano, crumbled 1/2 tsp. black pepper 1/4 tsp. leaf thyme, crumbled 2 garlic cloves, crushed 1 bay leaf 1/2 c unsalted tomato juice 2 c. hot cooked white rice Combine chicken, green onion, green pepper, tomato, broth, oregano, black pepper, thyme, garlic, bay leaf and tomato juice in large nonstick skillet. Bring to boiling. Lower heat and simmer, covered, 6 to 10 minutes or until chicken is cooked through. Place each serving on bed of 1/2 cup hot cooked rice. Microwave Directions For Chicken Cacciatore (650 watt variable power microwave oven): Reduce oregano and pepper to 1/4 teaspoon; reduce tomato juice to 1/4 cup. Place chicken in 2 quart microwave-safe casserole, arranging thicker sides toward outside of casserole. Sprinkle with green onion, pepper strips and tomato. Combine chicken broth, oregano, thyme, pepper, garlic, bay leaf and tomato juice; pour into casserole. Cover with lid. Microwave at Full power 6 to 8 minutes until chicken is tender, rotating dish one-quarter turn after 4 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes. This is a recipe from our database at Cookbooks On/Line! 1,000,000+ free recipes and free software at: http://www.cookbooks.com Accuracy is believed to be good, but is not guaranteed. This recipe posting is intended for personal use only. You can print a copy for yourself and/or your friends, but you cannot publish it or post it to any Internet or other public site without our permission. |