Chicken and olive pastries are a scrumptious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. This savory combination of seasoned chicken, flavorful olives, and flaky pastry is sure to tantalize your taste buds. With a variety of recipes to choose from, you're sure to find the perfect one to satisfy your cravings. From classic chicken and olive pie to handheld chicken and olive turnovers, this article will provide you with the best recipes to create delicious chicken and olive pastries that will impress your family and friends.
Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!
PAN SEARED CHICKEN WITH OLIVES
Provided by Geoffrey Zakarian
Categories main-dish
Time 1h10m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 29
Steps:
- For the chicken: Using a meat mallet, evenly pound the chicken breast halves between 2 sheets of plastic wrap to 1/4-inch thickness. Put the chicken into a heavy resealable bag or 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Add the oil, parsley, shallots and garlic; sprinkle the chicken with salt and pepper and mix in the bag or toss in the baking dish until the chicken is coated in the marinade. Let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes.
- Using tongs, remove the chicken from the marinade, allowing the oil to drain. (It's ok if some of the garlic and shallots still cling to the chicken.) Discard the marinade.
- Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large (12- to 14-inch) skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers. Add the chicken breasts, 2 at a time, being sure to space them out in the skillet. (Avoid over-crowding, or you won't get a good sear.) Sear until light golden on the first side, 3 to 4 minutes. Flip and sear on the other side until the chicken is cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes more. Transfer the chicken to a serving platter and cover with aluminum foil to keep warm. Cook the remaining 2 chicken breasts, adding another tablespoon of oil if needed. Reserve the skillet for the sauce.
- For the pan sauce: In a small bowl, combine the tomatoes, basil if using and the garlic; season with salt and pepper and toss to combine. Set aside.
- Pour out all but 2 tablespoons oil from the skillet. If the skillet is dry and more oil is needed, add about 2 tablespoons. Over medium heat, add the olives and shallots and cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Add the vinegar and cook, scraping up any browned bits in the skillet. Whisk in the chicken broth and any pan juices the chicken released on the platter and bring to a simmer. Cook until the liquid has reduced by half. Stir in the mustard, add the seasoned tomatoes and cook, stirring, until heated through, about 1 minute; season with salt and pepper if needed.
- Spoon the sauce over the chicken on the platter, garnish with chopped herbs if using and serve immediately with the Winter Greens Salad on the side if desired.
- Put the arugula, frisee and radicchio into a salad bowl and toss to combine. Drizzle the vinegar over the greens and toss until coated; drizzle the oil over the top and toss again. Add the cheese, season with salt and pepper and toss until well combined. Serve immediately.
CHICKEN AND OLIVES
The sharp, briny bite of olives is the dominant flavors here, which is why it pairs so well with chicken breast. This is one of those dishes where, if you tasted the chicken and sauce separately, you probably wouldn't be very impressed, but together they're magic.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes Pan-Fried
Time 45m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Season skin-side of chicken with salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Turn breasts over and season skinless side with salt, black pepper, cayenne, and herbes de Provence. Turn again so that the skin-side is facing up; rest for 10 minutes.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over high heat. Place chicken skin-side down in hot oil. Reduce heat to medium-high and cook chicken until skin is well-browned, about 5 minutes. Turn chicken and cook until just browned, about 2 minutes; transfer to a plate.
- Reduce heat to medium. Cook and stir shallots in the hot skillet until just softening and golden brown, about 2 minutes. Stir olives into shallots and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Pour the chicken broth into the skillet; bring to a boil while scraping the browned bits of food off of the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. Add lemon juice, 2 tablespoons of the reserved olive brine, lemon zest, and cumin; increase heat to high and cook until sauce is reduced by half, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Reduce heat to low and return chicken, skin-side up, to the skillet. Cover the skillet with a lid and cook until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 5 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Remove chicken to a plate and cover with aluminum foil.
- Stir parsley and butter into sauce, stirring continuously until butter is melted and sauce is shiny. Spoon sauce over chicken.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 641.5 calories, Carbohydrate 6.7 g, Cholesterol 206.6 mg, Fat 37.1 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 69.1 g, SaturatedFat 10.4 g, Sodium 901.3 mg, Sugar 0.4 g
FETTUCCINE WITH CHICKEN AND OLIVES
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Heat the olive oil in another large pot over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook, turning once, until browned, about 7 minutes. Move the chicken to one side of the pot.
- Add the onion to the other side of the pot and cook, stirring, until just softened, about 2 minutes. Stir in the garlic; cook 30 seconds. Add the wine, olive brine and rosemary and cook, stirring everything together and scraping up any browned bits, until the liquid is mostly reduced, about 1 minute. Add the tomatoes, 1/2 cup water and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer and cook until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce is thickened, 8 to 10 minutes. Discard the rosemary; shred the chicken with 2 forks.
- Meanwhile, add the pasta to the boiling water and cook as the label directs for al dente. Reserve 1 cup cooking water, then drain.
- Add the pasta, olives and 1/2 cup cooking water to the shredded chicken mixture. Cook over medium heat, tossing, until the pasta is well coated, 1 to 2 minutes, adding more cooking water as needed to loosen. Season with salt and pepper and stir in the parsley. Divide among bowls. Drizzle with more olive oil and top with parmesan.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 680, Fat 26 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Cholesterol 109 milligrams, Sodium 804 milligrams, Carbohydrate 72 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 35 grams, Sugar 8 grams
CHICKEN AND OLIVE PASTRIES
These chicken and olive pastries make great appetizers that you can impress your guests. Make them ahead of time or have them ready in 45 minutes.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Appetizer
Time 45m
Yield 36
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat oven to 400°. Cut pie crusts into circles with 2 1/2- to 3-inch round cookie cutter or pastry wheel. Place 1 pastry circle in each of 36 small muffin cups, 1 3/4x1 inch, pressing slightly.
- Mix remaining ingredients except onions. Spoon about 1 tablespoon filling into each cup.
- Bake 12 to 16 minutes or until pastry edges are golden brown. Sprinkle with onions.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 95, Carbohydrate 6 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Appetizer, Sodium 150 mg
CHICKEN & OLIVE CASSEROLE
A simple midweek chicken stew with rich tomato, olive and caper sauce. Serve with rice or bread
Provided by Angela Boggiano
Categories Main course
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a large saucepan or flameproof casserole dish on a medium heat, add the onion and cook for a few mins. Add the garlic and cook for 1 min more. Remove the onion and garlic from the pan and set aside on a plate.
- Turn up the heat, add the chicken and cook for a few mins each side until golden.
- Return the onion and garlic to the pan with the remaining ingredients. Cover and cook for 20 mins until the chicken is cooked through, juicy and tender, and the sauce is rich and thickened. Serve with rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 373 calories, Fat 17 grams fat, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 16 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 13 grams sugar, Fiber 5 grams fiber, Protein 39 grams protein, Sodium 1.8 milligram of sodium
PRUNE AND OLIVE CHICKEN
A taste of the Mediterranean in one delicious baked chicken dish. This is a classic Chicken Mirabella recipe.
Provided by Teresa
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 9h15m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a medium bowl combine the garlic, prunes, olives, capers, olive oil, vinegar, bay leaves, oregano, salt and pepper. Mix well. Spread mixture in the bottom of a 10x15 inch baking dish. Add the chicken pieces, stir and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
- When ready to prepare, preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Remove dish from refrigerator. Sprinkle brown sugar on top and pour white wine all around chicken.
- Bake in preheated oven for 1 hour, spooning juices over chicken several times as it is baking. Serve on a platter, pouring juices over the top, and garnish with fresh parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 402.2 calories, Carbohydrate 16.5 g, Cholesterol 97 mg, Fat 22.4 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 31.2 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 307.8 mg, Sugar 13.1 g
CHICKEN AND OLIVES
Steps:
- In a deep skillet or pot large enough to hold the chicken pieces, heat the oil over medium-high heat until just starting to smoke. Pat the chicken dry, season it with pepper, and place it in the hot oil. When the chicken is browned, turn it over and brown the other side. Set the chicken aside.
- Very carefully, as it is very hot, pour out all but 2 tablespoons of the oil. Add the celery and the garlic. Over medium-high heat, lightly brown the garlic, but do not burn it, or it will taste bitter. Add the wine, chicken stock, vinegar, olives, and thyme. Raise the heat to high and bring to a boil. Reduce the liquid for 2 to 3 minutes. Add the chicken back. Add the butter and reduce, about 15 to 30 minutes. Check the sauce for seasoning and adjust with salt, pepper or vinegar.
- Plate the chicken, drizzle with the sauce, and serve, garnished with thyme.
CHICKEN AND OLIVE PASTRIES
Make and share this Chicken and Olive Pastries recipe from Food.com.
Provided by victoria crider
Categories Chicken
Time 45m
Yield 24-36 mini pastries
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450°F.
- Spray mini muffin tin.
- Unfold pie crust and smooth out folds.
- In a large mixing bowl mix all other ingredients.
- With a 2-inch cookie cutter cut into the pie crust.
- Place one cut out in each mini cup.
- Press down lightly to form to the cup.
- Spoon in mixture into each cup--just to the top of each cup not too full.
- With the extra pie crust use a mini cookie cutter in any shape.
- Then put one over each filled cup (optional).
- Place in preheated oven on the middle rack and back for about 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Serve warm or cold.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 120.7, Fat 8.7, SaturatedFat 2.6, Cholesterol 7.4, Sodium 170.2, Carbohydrate 8.8, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 0.1, Protein 1.9
CHICKEN AND OLIVE PASTRIES
Got this recipe from my brother, who got it from a co-worker--it is great! It can be made ahead and then warmed in oven.
Provided by Sheila Kremer @bkzmom
Categories Poultry Appetizers
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat oven to 400. Cut pie crusts into circles with 2 1/2 - 3 inch round cookie cutter. Place 1 pastry circle in each of 40 miniature muffin cups, pressing slightly.
- Mix remaining ingredients, except green onions. Spoon about 1 tablespoon of filling into each pastry cup. Make 12-16 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Sprinkle with onions before serving.
EVERYDAY FOOD LEMON AND OLIVE CHICKEN
A yummy-looking recipe from Martha Stewart's new Everyday Food magazine. I havent tried it, but if anyone does, let me know how it turns out. Cook time includes prep time. 303 calories 15g of fat 34.3g protein 7g carbs per serving
Provided by CookbookCarrie
Categories Chicken
Time 55m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Sprinkle the chicken with 1 tsp.
- each salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet, heat 2 Tbsp.
- of the olive oil over medium heat.
- In two batches, sear the chiken, skin side first, until golden brown, about 3 minutes on each side.
- Transfer the chicken to a plate.
- Cut the lemons in half lengthwise and then into thin slices crosswise.
- If the skillet is dry, add the remaining 1 Tbsp.
- oil.
- Add the onions and garlic and cook over medium heat until soft but not brown, about 3 minutes.
- Stir in lemon slices, olives, stock, and 2 cups water.
- Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Put the chicken on top of the vegetables, pour in any accumulated juices from the plate, sprinkle with thyme and crushed red pepper.
- Cover and simmer until the chicken is just cooked through, about 15 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 233.5, Fat 15.2, SaturatedFat 3.2, Cholesterol 48.2, Sodium 394.8, Carbohydrate 7.3, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 2.6, Protein 17.4
Tips:
- Use a sharp knife to cut the chicken into thin strips.
- Marinate the chicken in olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and herbs for at least 30 minutes.
- Use a food processor to finely chop the olives.
- Use a rolling pin to roll out the puff pastry dough into a thin sheet.
- Brush the puff pastry dough with olive oil.
- Sprinkle the puff pastry dough with the chopped olives.
- Place the chicken strips on the puff pastry dough.
- Fold the puff pastry dough over the chicken strips.
- Bake the chicken and olive pastries in a preheated oven until the pastry is golden brown and the chicken is cooked through.
Conclusion:
Chicken and olive pastries are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or main course. They are perfect for a party or potluck, and they can be made ahead of time. These pastries are also a great way to use up leftover chicken. With their flaky puff pastry, tender chicken, and savory olives, these pastries are sure to be a hit!
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