Baked Mediterranean Chicken And Rice Recipe

Name: Baked Mediterranean Chicken And Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 skinless chicken breasts (organic or free range); 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 large red onion, finely sliced; 1 red pepper, thinkly sliced; 3 cloves garlic, chopped; 325 g long grain rice; 400 ml dry white wine; 1 (1 liter) carton pureed tomatoes (passata); 1 cup pitted black olives, roughly chopped; 8 sun-dried tomatoes; 1 bunch basil leaves, torn into pieces,save a few leaves to serve.; parmesan cheese, shavings to serve

Servings: persons

4 skinless chicken breasts (organic or free range)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large red onion, finely sliced
1 red pepper, thinkly sliced
3 cloves garlic, chopped
325 g long grain rice
400 ml dry white wine
1 (1 liter) carton pureed tomatoes (passata)
1 cup pitted black olives, roughly chopped
8 sun-dried tomatoes
1 bunch basil leaves, torn into pieces,save a few leaves to serve.
parmesan cheese, shavings to serve

1
Heat oven to 180*C.
2
Season the chicken with salt and freshly ground pepper.
3
Heat the olive oil in a flameproof casserole (You'll need one with a lid) and brown the chicken all over.
4
Transfer to a plate.
5
Fry the onion and red pepper in the casserole for a couple of minutes, then stir in the garlic and rice.
6
Pour in the wine and passata and add the olives, sun dried tomatoes and basil.
7
Season, stir well and bring to a simmer.
8
REturn the chicken to the pan, push it into the liquid.
9
Cover and bake for 45 minutes.
10
Scatter with basil leaves, Parmesan and a grinding of pepper to serve.

591

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 skinless chicken breasts (organic or free range), 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 large red onion, finely sliced, 1 red pepper, thinkly sliced, and more.

Yes, Baked Mediterranean Chicken And Rice falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Baked Mediterranean Chicken And Rice

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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