This one-pan dish is simple, but really looks the business when you’re trying to impress
Prep:10 mins
Serves 2
2 tbsp olive oil2 skinless boneless chicken breast fillets or 4 boneless thighs, cut into strips1 red onion, cut into 8 wedges2 orange peppers, halved, deseeded and sliced thickly1 garlic clove, crushed100g long grain rice400g can chopped tomatoes300ml chicken stock4 tbsp ready-made pesto (you’ll find long-life jars on the shelves with pasta sauces or more expensive fresh pots in the chiller cabinet)
STEP 1Heat oven to 200C/fan 180C/gas 6. Heat the oil in a large, shallow ovenproof pan, add the chicken and cook for 3-4 mins until golden all over. Remove from pan and set aside.STEP 2Add the onion and peppers, and cook for 3 mins or until lightly golden. Tip in the garlic and fry for a min. Stir in the rice, then the tomatoes, stock and reserved chicken. Turn up the heat and bring to the boil before transferring to the oven to cook, uncovered, for 20 mins. Season to taste and drizzle over the pesto before serving.
