Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1 inch cubes
  • 1 green bell pepper, coarsely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 1 (26 ounce) jarragu old world style pasta sauce
  • 12 cup water
  • 2 medium potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 2 cups)
  • 1 cup frozen sliced carrot
  • 1 cup frozen sliced green beans
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves, crushed
  • 1 cup canned cannellini beans
  • salt & fresh ground pepper

Method

  • Heat oil in a large skillet; add chicken and cook over medium high heat until no longer pink.
  • Remove chicken with a slotted spoon and set aside.
  • Add green pepper and garlic to pan and cook over medium heat for 5 minutes.
  • Add Ragu sauce, water, potatoes,carrots, green beans and basil.
  • Bring mixture to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover.
  • and simmer, stirring occasionally for 35 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
  • Return chicken to the pan, add cannelini beans, salt and pepper and cook until chicken and beans are heated through.