Chicken& Rice Skillet

Directions

1. 1

   1 lb Skinned and boned chicken -breasts or thighs cut into -strips 1/2 inch wide

2. 2

   1/2 ts Each salt and black pepper 1 tb Olive oil 8 oz Sweet or spicy Italian -sausage or Chorizo sliced -1/4 inch thick 1 md Sized yellow on

3. 3

   Sprinkle the chicken with 1/4 teaspoon each of the salt and black pepper

4. 4

   In a 12 inch nonstick skillet, heat the oil over moderate heat

5. 5

   Add the chicken breasts and, if desired, the sausage and saute stirring frequently, for 5 minutes, or until lightly browned

6. 6

   Transfer to a plate

7. 7

   Add the onion and red pepper to the skillet, sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon each of salt and black pepper, and saute, stirring for

8. 8

   Add the garlic and rice and saute stirring for 1 minute