the lean chef

What's On The Lean Chef Menu?

~ Asian
~ BBQ
~ Beef
~ Breakfast
~ Chicken
~ Dessert
~ Entertaining
~ General
~ Lamb
~ Lunch
~ Pasta
~ Pork
~ Salad
~ Seafood
~ Snacks
~ Soup
~ Vegetarian
 

Chicken Cacciatore

1/2 pound wide egg noodles -- (8-oz. bag)
4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
Olive oil cooking spray oil
1 medium onion -- peeled and coarsely chopped
2 garlic cloves (or more according to taste) - minced
2 carrots - sliced
1 capsicum- seeded and sliced
2x 14 1/2 oz cans Italian Seasoned Tomatoes
2/3 cup white wine - or chicken broth
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 cup ripe olives - sliced in half
2 bay leaves
2 teaspoons crushed basil
1/4 teaspoon crushed oregano
salt and pepper - to taste
1 tablespoon cornstarch - dissolved in 3 tablespoons cold water

Cut chicken up into good size chunks or strips.

Heat small amount of sprayed cooking oil in non-stick deep skillet or pot.

Stir-fry chicken, onions, capsicum, garlic and carrots until chicken is done and vegetables are tender-crisp.

Add tomatoes, wine, Worcestershire sauce, bay leaves, salt, pepper, basil and oregano. Stir in olives. Bring to a boil, cover, and reduce heat and simmer until vegetables are tender. Bring back to a boil and stir in dissolved cornstarch stirring constantly.

Serve over hot noodles or pasta.