Quick Chicken and Rice Cacciatore
4 chicken breast halves, skinned and boned
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 green pepper, cut into strips
1/2 teaspoon dried whole oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried whole basil
1 (16 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
1 1/4 cups water
1 1/2 cups uncooked instant rice
1 (8 ounce) can whole water chestnuts, drained and diced
Cut chicken into 1-inch pieces. Sauté chicken and chopped onion in oil in a large skillet until lightly browned, stirring often. Add green pepper and next 4 ingredients, stirring well.
Bring mixture to a boil; stir in rice and water chestnuts.
Cover, remove from heat, and let stand 5 to 10 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender.
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