Last night, both my husband and I were beyond exhausted. Ordering out food was not an option, as we have been spending way too much $$ on takeout/dining out in the past couple weeks. So we put our semi-functioning brains together and created a yummy, hearty dish in under 30 minutes. It was our take on chicken cacciatore, minus the olives and other goodies that are usually in a traditional one. We used what ever we had in our fridge and pantry – usually these again are hits or misses and the last thing both of us needed last night was a complete fail.
We threw the ingredients into a braising pan and let it go until we were ready to sit down and eat. The longer it cooked in its yummy juices, the better it tasted!
yummmm
Quick Chicken ‘Cacciatore’
- 2 Chicken Breasts, chopped in small-ish pieces
- 1 can Hunts Diced Tomatoes with Oregano, Garlic & Basil
- 1 small Yellow Onion, roughly chopped
- 1 Garlic clove, roughly chopped
- 1-2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- Salt & Pepper
In a large pan or braising pan, heat olive oil over medium to medium-high heat. Season the chicken pieces generously with salt and pepper. When the oil is nice and hot, add chicken and garlic. Cook for a few minutes, then add onions and tomatoes. Stir together, lower heat to low, and let cook for a good 20 minutes, covered.
Check every few minutes to make sure nothing is sticking/burning.
Serve with a salad and some rice and you have yourself a deliciously warm, home cooked meal that is a no brainer!
– Amanda
