Gmas Chicken Tomatoes And Rice Recipes

BAKED CHICKEN WITH RICE AND TOMATOES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees
• Mix all the ingredients except the chicken together and spread in a 9×12 baking dish.
• Add chicken on top and sprinkle with a little additional salt, pepper and parsley.
• Cover tightly with foil and bake for 40 minutes.

20-MINUTE BASIL, CHICKEN & TOMATO RICE

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium-high heat.
• Add chicken strips and cook until they are just done (4 to 6 minutes).
• Add onion, red pepper slices, and fresh garlic.
• Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until vegetables barely tender (4 to 5 minutes).
• Add water, tomatoes, and rice.
• Cover pan and continue cooking until mixture just comes to a boil.
• Reduce heat to medium low and continue cooking until rice is tender or liquid is absorbed (about 10 minutes).
• Remove cover; stir in basil leaves and Parmesan cheese. Refrigerate leftovers.

TOMATO CHICKEN AND RICE

Steps:

• Open the tomatoes and strain the juice into a measuring cup. I usually get one cup of juice from two cans.
• In a 3-qt sauce pan partially melt the butter and add the rice. Mix the rice with the butter and saute 3-4 minutes on medium heat, stirring every 45 seconds or so.
• Add the reserved juice from the tomatoes and enough water to equal a total of 3 1/3 cups of liquid (the amount of water is from an Uncle Ben's package, so please check the cooking directions on your rice and adjust accordingly).
• Using medium-high heat add the oil and onions to your favorite skillet, cooking until translucent.
• Add the garlic, tomatoes, and chicken. Sprinkle on the curry powder and add 1/4-1/2 cup of water to the skillet. Cover and cook on medium-low heat for approx 8-10 minutes, stirring frequently to coat the chicken with the liquid.
• Remove the lid from the chicken and allow sauce to reduce as it simmers.
• When rice has about 3-4 minutes of cook time left add it to the skillet and stir all ingredients together. I like to add a little more curry powder and red pepper flakes at this stage also.
• When the rice is at your desired texture the dish is ready to serve.

TOMATO AND COCONUT CHICKEN OVER SPICED RICE PILAF

Steps:

• For the rice: Soak the rice in 4 cups of cold water for 30 minutes.
• For the chicken: Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Arrange the chicken on a baking sheet in a single layer. Season all sides of the chicken with salt. When the oil begins to smoke lightly, use a pair of metal tongs to carefully add the pieces, skin-side down, to the oil. Do not crowd the skillet. Lower the heat to medium and cook until the skin is browned, 5 to 8 minutes. Flip the chicken and brown the other side, another 5 to 8 minutes. Transfer the chicken pieces to a clean baking sheet and set aside.
• In the same skillet, add the garlic and onions. Add the red pepper flakes and some salt and cook, stirring frequently, until the garlic and onions turn light brown, 5 to 8 minutes. Add the coconut milk, tomatoes and bay leaves and bring to a simmer. Arrange the chicken pieces skin-side up in a single layer in the sauce. Pour any juices into the sauce as well. Lower the heat and simmer until the chicken is cooked through, 30 to 35 minutes. Discard the bay leaves. Taste for seasoning. Keep warm.
• To cook the rice: While the chicken is cooking, heat the oven to 250 degrees F.
• On a baking sheet, combine the cumin, fennel, cayenne and cinnamon stick. Lightly toast the spices in the oven, 1 to 2 minutes. Set aside.
• Heat a large Dutch oven over medium heat and add the butter and onion. Season with salt and cook until the onion is translucent but not browned, 5 to 8 minutes. Stir in the spices. Drain the rice, reserving the soaking water. Stir in the rice and cook until you hear it crackling, 1 to 2 minutes. Gently stir in the reserved water. Season with salt and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Cover and cook until the water has been absorbed and the rice is fluffy, about 15 minutes. Remove from the heat and allow the rice to rest for 5 to 10 minutes before "forking" it gently onto plates. Spoon the chicken and sauce over the rice and serve.

TOMATO, RICE, AND CHICKEN THIGH CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Trim excess fat from thighs. Wash and pat dry. Season moderately with pepper.
• Heat 2 tablespoons butter and olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add chicken thighs and cook until well browned, 3 to 5 minutes per side. Pour sherry over top. Remove chicken to a plate. Drain excess fat, leaving about 2 tablespoons drippings in the skillet.
• Add onion and bell pepper to the skillet and saute over medium heat until onions are translucent and peppers have softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add rice and saute for 2 minutes. Add chicken stock, bay leaf, salt, pepper, and saffron; bring to a boil.
• Remove from the heat and lay chicken thighs in a single layer over the rice mixture.
• Bake, covered tightly, in the preheated oven for 45 minutes.
• When the casserole has about 5 minutes left, melt remaining tablespoon butter in a skillet. Add tomato slices and saute until heated through.
• Place a tomato slice on top of each chicken thigh, then sprinkle Parmesan cheese over top. Return to the oven and bake, uncovered, until chicken juices run clear, about 15 more minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
• Let rest for at least 15 minutes before serving.

ROSEMARY TOMATO CHICKEN WITH RICE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
• Wash and tenderize the chicken and set aside.
• Place the olive oil, and half the rosemary, salt and pepper in a bowl or deep plate. Note: depending on the freshness of your rosemary, you may want to modify the amount to more or less. Fresh rosemary can come out very strong in this recipe, so use discretion.
• Dip each chicken breast into the olive oil mixture and place in a baking pan. Give it an extra couple sprinkles of the salt, pepper and rosemary.
• Add the stewed tomatoes into the baking pan. Pour the remains of the olive oil mixture, plus any leftover rosemary, salt and pepper on top.
• Cover the pan with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes.
• At 20 minutes, remove the cover and flip the chicken breasts. Bake uncovered another 20 minutes, for a total of 40 minutes.
• Serve over the rice and enjoy!