MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN BREASTS WITH TOMATOES AND OLIVES

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This is very yummy and makes a good weeknight meal. I serve it with short-grain brown rice with olive oil and grated parmesan cheese and a green vegetable.

Provided by 2hot2handle

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 40m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon olive oil
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1 inch pieces
1 medium onion, chopped
1 teaspoon minced garlic clove (about 2 cloves)
1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes, with their liquid
1/2 cup kalamata olive, pitted and chopped (or use green olives)
1 teaspoon dried oregano (or 1 tbsp. fresh)
1 teaspoon dried basil (or 1 tbsp. fresh)

Steps:

  • In a large cast-iron or nonstick skillet, heat the tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the chicken and saute until it is browned on all sides and just cooked through (about 7-10 minutes). Remove chicken and place on a plate.
  • Add the teaspoons of olive oil and the onions to the pan, and cook for 2 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for another minute. Add the tomatoes olives, oregano and basil and cook the sauce for 5-8 more minutes.
  • Add the chicken and cook until it is heated through.
  • Put the chicken on plates (over rice if desired), and spoon the sauce equally over the chicken.

Lerato Molokwe
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This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Yaw Nsoah
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves chicken and vegetables.


jordan girolamo
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This dish is a great way to add some Mediterranean flavor to your meals.


Fazal Azeem
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I'm not a big fan of cooking, but this recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing.


Jordan Gave
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I had some leftover grilled chicken and it worked perfectly in this recipe.


Summy Rajpoot
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I made this dish for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the flavor and the chicken was cooked to perfection.


Buckk G
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This dish is a great way to get your veggies in! The tomatoes and olives are packed with nutrients.


Asiya Patel
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I'm not a big fan of olives, but I really enjoyed this dish. The tomatoes and olives balanced each other out perfectly.


Patricio Opoku
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This dish was easy to make and the results were amazing! The chicken was cooked to perfection and the tomatoes and olives added a burst of flavor.


Chan Peer Shah
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I tried this recipe last night and it was a hit with my family! The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the tomatoes and olives added a nice tang.


Ichha chaudhari 3 h roll no 3
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The chicken was cooked to perfection and the tomatoes and olives added a wonderful flavor. I will definitely be making this dish again soon.


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