Best 6 Chicken Sauté With Green Olive Topping Recipes

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If you're looking for a flavorful and easy-to-make weeknight dinner, chicken sauté with a green olive topping is the perfect choice. This delicious dish features tender, juicy chicken seared to perfection and topped with a savory mixture of green olives, herbs, and tangy lemon. Serve it over rice, pasta, or quinoa for a satisfying meal that's sure to please the whole family. With its vibrant colors and irresistible aromas, this chicken sauté is a feast for the senses that can be enjoyed by both novice and experienced cooks alike.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

SAUTéED CHICKEN WITH GREEN OLIVES AND WHITE WINE



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In 2004, Mark Bittman introduced this recipe to Times readers as part of a spirited argument for chicken thighs over breasts. That argument reaches peak awesomeness here, with the chicken browned and slightly braised, with olives and walnuts, and a slight acid zing from the wine and lemon.

Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     dinner, easy, weeknight, main course

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
4 leg-thigh pieces chicken, cut in 2, or 8 thighs
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 cups white wine
1 cup cracked green olives
1 lemon, thinly sliced, seeds removed
1/2 cup broken walnut pieces
1/4 cup coarsely chopped parsley leaves, for garnish

Steps:

  • Put oil in a deep skillet or casserole, preferably nonstick. Turn heat to medium-high. When oil is hot, add chicken, skin side down, and brown it well, rotating and turning pieces as necessary, about 10 to 15 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  • With chicken skin side up, add wine and olives. Adjust heat so mixture simmers vigorously, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • When chicken is almost done, place sliced lemon on it, and cook 2 to 3 minutes more. Arrange chicken and lemon on a platter, and stir walnuts into sauce. Taste, and adjust seasoning, then spoon sauce over chicken. Sprinkle with parsley, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 447, UnsaturatedFat 23 grams, Carbohydrate 6 grams, Fat 31 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 18 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 608 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams

CHICKEN AND OLIVES



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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

4 boneless chicken breast halves with skin
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
2 teaspoons herbes de Provence
2 tablespoons olive oil
¼ cup sliced shallots
½ cup pitted and sliced green olives
½ cup brine-cured pitted olives, such as Kalamata, halved lengthwise and brine reserved
1 cup chicken broth
1 lemon, zested and juiced
½ teaspoon cumin
2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
2 tablespoons cold butter, cut into four pieces

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

CHICKEN WITH GREEN OLIVES



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This dish, which draws inspiration and ingredients from Moroccan cooking, is astonishing for its complexity, even in this simple form. It features sweet spices like cinnamon and ginger offset by garlic and paprika. But what makes it a real winner is the combination of those flavors with lemon and green olives, both of which have a mouth-puckering quality that, combined with the spice mix, is enchanting.

Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     dinner, easy, one pot, main course

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
3 to 4 pounds leg-thigh pieces of chicken, cut in two, excess fat removed
Salt and pepper to taste
1 large onion, chopped
2 teaspoons peeled and minced ginger
1 1-inch cinnamon stick, or 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon paprika
2 cups chicken stock or water
1 1/2 cups green olives, drained and pitted
Lemon juice to taste
Chopped cilantro leaves for garnish

Steps:

  • Put oil in deep skillet or casserole. Turn heat to medium-high and wait a minute, until oil is hot. Add chicken, skin-side down, and brown it well, rotating and turning pieces as necessary and sprinkling with salt and pepper as they cook; 10 to 15 minutes total. Turn heat to medium, remove chicken and pour off all but 2 tablespoons of fat.
  • Add onion, ginger, cinnamon, garlic, cumin, paprika, 1/2 teaspoon or more of pepper and some salt and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes, until onion softens. Add stock and raise heat to medium-high; return chicken to pan, skin-side up. Cook at a lively simmer for about 10 minutes.
  • Add olives and continue to cook until chicken is done, another 10 to 15 minutes or so. Add lemon juice, then taste and adjust seasoning. Garnish and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 363, UnsaturatedFat 20 grams, Carbohydrate 12 grams, Fat 27 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 19 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 930 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams

CHICKEN SAUTé WITH GREEN OLIVE TOPPING



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Categories     Food Processor     Chicken     Olive     Sauté     Quick & Easy     Lemon     Spice     Healthy     Parsley     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 garlic cloves
1/2 cup drained pimiento-stuffed green olives (about 2 1/2 ounces)
1/2 cup (packed) whole fresh parsley sprigs
1 teaspoon minced lemon peel
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
4 skinless boneless chicken breast halves (about 5 ounces each), flattened to 1/2-inch thickness
1 1/2 tablespoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

  • Using on/off turns, coarsely chop garlic in food processor. Add olives, parsley, and lemon peel; blend until finely chopped. Mix in lemon juice.
  • Sprinkle chicken on both sides with cumin, cayenne pepper, and salt. Heat olive oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and sauté until browned and just cooked through, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to 4 plates.
  • Add olive topping to drippings in skillet; cook over medium-high heat until warm, about 1 minute. Spoon topping over chicken and serve.

CHICKEN CUTLETS WITH WARM GREEN OLIVE AND SHALLOT VINAIGRETTE



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Provided by Bon Appétit Test Kitchen

Categories     Chicken     Olive     Quick & Easy     Dinner     Winter     Pan-Fry     Shallot     Bon Appétit     Paleo     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1 1/2 pounds chicken cutlets
1 cup sliced shallots
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup halved pitted green olives
1/4 cup golden raisins
2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
1/3 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon peel
8 Treviso radicchio leaves

Steps:

  • Heat 1 tablespoon oil in extra-large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. add chicken; brown until cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes per side. transfer to plate; tent with foil.
  • Add 1 tablespoon oil to same skillet over medium heat; add shallots and garlic. Sauté until shallots soften slightly, 3 to 4 minutes. Add olives; stir until heated, about 1 minute. remove from heat. Add 2 tablespoons oil, golden raisins, vinegar, parsley, and lemon peel. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Place 2 radicchio leaves on each of 4 plates. Place chicken atop radicchio. Spoon warm vinaigrette over chicken and serve.

CHICKEN WITH GARLIC-TOMATO SAUCE



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My husband and I made up this recipe as we went along, and we love the way it turned out. It reminds us me something found at Italian restaurants. -Angela Schellenberg of Steinbach, Manitoba

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 teaspoons olive oil, divided
2 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 medium carrots, halved and thinly sliced
1 cup Italian tomato sauce
3/4 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/4 cup tomato paste
1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
Hot cooked pasta

Steps:

  • Sprinkle both sides of chicken with pepper. In a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, brown chicken on each side in 1 teaspoon oil. Remove and keep warm. , In the same skillet, saute tomatoes and garlic in remaining oil for 1 minute. Add carrots; saute 2-3 minutes longer. Combine the tomato sauce, broth, tomato paste and rosemary; stir into skillet. Bring to a boil. , Return chicken to the pan. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-12 minutes or until chicken juices run clear and carrots are crisp-tender. Serve with pasta.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 197 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 510mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • To achieve the best flavor, use high-quality ingredients, such as free-range chicken and flavorful olives.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan when searing the chicken; this will prevent it from cooking evenly.
  • Sear the chicken until it is golden brown and cooked through, but be careful not to overcook it, or it will become dry and tough.
  • If you are using a non-stick pan, you may not need to add any oil; otherwise, use just a small amount to prevent the chicken from sticking.
  • Make sure the olives are well-drained before adding them to the chicken; this will help to prevent the dish from becoming too oily.
  • To make the dish even more flavorful, you can add a splash of white wine or chicken broth to the pan after searing the chicken.
  • Serve the chicken immediately with the olive topping and your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a simple green salad.

Conclusion:

Chicken sauté with green olive topping is a quick, easy, and delicious weeknight meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover chicken. The combination of flavors in this dish is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you are looking for a simple but satisfying meal, give this recipe a try.

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