Dish 29 - Easy Chicken & Rice

Easy Chicken & Rice

Prep Time: 30min; Total Time: 30min; Serves: 6

Ingredients:
1 cup uncooked rice
2 1/4 cups water
2 Tbsp olive oil
2 small red or yellow bell peppers, cut into bite-size strips (about 2 cups)
8 medium green onions with tops, finely chopped (1/2 cup)
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 cup tomato pasta sauce
1/2 cup chicken stock
2 cups shredded cooked chicken
1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
3 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley

Method:

1. Cook rice in water as directed on packet.
2. Meanwhile, in deep 12in skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook bell peppers, onions and garlic in oil 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until vegetables are tender. Remove from heat until rice is cooked.
3. Stir rice, pasta sauce, stock, chicken and 1/2 cup of the cheese into vegetable mixture; cook over medium-low heat about 3 - 5 miutes, stirring occasionally, until mixture is hot. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese and the parsley.
   

Recipe Source: Based on Betty Crocker's Recipe

Dish 3 - Bow Tie Pasta with Capsicum

Bow Tie Pasta with Capsicum
Serves: 4; Prep Time: 10 min; Cook Time: 20 min

Ingredients:

50g salami, sliced into strips
250g bow tie pasta
1 large red tomato, finely chopped
1 tsp sugar
1 yellow & 1 red capsicum, cut into strips and sliced on the diagonal
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
100g snow peas, halved and lightly cooked
Salt & freshly ground black pepper to taste
Parmesan cheese, chopped parsley & chopped olives to garnish

Method:

1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to the boil. When the water boils, add the pasta and cook until al dente.
2. Sprinkle the tomato with the sugar and set aside.
3. Prepare the vegetables and other ingredients.
4. Heat the oil in a large pan and gently saute the capsicums and garlic until tender. Add the salami and snow peas then toss together briefly. When heated through, add the tomato.
5. Drain the pasta and add to the pan and toss together to combine well.
6. Season with salt & pepper. Serve the pasta topped with the cheese, parsley and olives.
   

Recipe Sources: Woolworths

Notes: Easy and delicious!