Care For A Casserole? - #2

Dear Readers,

Last week I mentioned having quite a few good casserole recipes.  Well, here’s the second entry in the “Care For A Casserole?” series.

This recipe appeared in a magazine ad for Ragu Spaghetti Sauce.  It’s a quick and easy one-dish meal that, when combined with red wine, tossed salad and crusty Italian bread, is special enough to serve dinner guests.

Hope you like it!

Simmered Tuscan Chicken

1 lb. boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1″ cubes

2 cloves garlic, minced

2 tablespoons olive oil

4 med. potatoes, cut into 1/2″ cubes (about 4 cups)

1 med. red bell pepper, diced

1 jar (27 ozs.) Ragu Old World Style Pasta Sauce

1 lb. fresh or frozen cut green beans

1 teaspoon dried basil

Salt and pepper to taste

In a 12″ skillet, saute chicken and garlic in olive oil until chicken is lightly browned.  Add potatoes and peppers; continue to cook about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.  Add sauce, basil, green beans, salt and pepper; bring to a boil.  Reduce heat to medium; cover and simmer for 35 minutes or until chicken is thoroughly cooked and potatoes are tender.  Stir occasionally. Cooking time:  40 minutes.  Serves 6.

Enjoy and

Keep smilin’!