Best 11 Chicken With Olives Recipes

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Chicken with olives is a classic dish that can be found in many cuisines around the world. It is a versatile dish that can be made with a variety of ingredients, making it a great option for any meal. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy weeknight dinner or a special occasion meal, there is a chicken with olives recipe out there that is perfect for you. This article will provide you with a variety of recipes for chicken with olives, so you can find the one that best suits your taste and skill level.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

SKILLET CHICKEN WITH OLIVES



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While I was visiting my cousin Lilliana in Italy, she made this heavenly chicken for lunch. Now it's a family favorite stateside, too. -Rosemarie Pisano, Revere, Massachusetts

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 1 pound)
1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup pimiento-stuffed olives, coarsely chopped
1/4 cup white wine or chicken broth
1 tablespoon drained capers, optional

Steps:

  • Sprinkle chicken with rosemary, pepper and salt. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Brown chicken on both sides., Add olives, wine and, if desired, capers. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 2-3 minutes or until a thermometer inserted in chicken reads 170°.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 237 calories, Fat 15g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 76mg cholesterol, Sodium 571mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 21g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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 OLIVES



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Chicken provencal, Great chicken dish, full of flavour! Recipe evolved to our taste from "French Country Kitchen" by Ann Hughes-Gilbey

Provided by Derf2440

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 1h25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts or 4 skinless chicken pieces
8 -10 small whole onions or 8 -10 small whole shallots
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 onions, sliced
1 green pepper, diced
3 -4 garlic cloves, smashed
1 lb tomatoes, skinned and chopped roughly
1 teaspoon dried basil (or half oregano and half savory)
1 pinch saffron (optional) or 1 pinch turmeric (optional)
2 tablespoons tomato paste
3/4 cup red wine or 3/4 cup chicken stock
salt and pepper
15 -20 pitted black olives, half chopped, half whole
2 -4 anchovy fillets (very finely sliced or chopped) (optional)

Steps:

  • Brown the chicken pieces quickly with the whole onions in very hot oil in flameproof casserole.
  • (My cast iron dutch oven works well) Remove the chicken and add the sliced onions, green pepper and garlic to the pan, soften over lowered heat for 5 minutes.
  • Return the chicken to the pan, add the tomatoes, herbs, saffron or turmeric, tomato paste and wine or stock.
  • Taste, season and cover.
  • Cook gently, stove top, until chicken is done, or.
  • Place dutch oven in preheated oven at 350°F for about 55 minutes until chicken is done.
  • Halfway through cooking turn the chicken pieces and stir the pan contents.
  • The chicken should be lightly sauced, not stewed.
  • If the sauce is very thin, cook uncovered for the rest of the cooking time.
  • Add the olives and anchovy fillets, if using, for about the last 10 minutes of cooking time.
  • Check seasoning and serve with rice and a tossed green salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 395.2, Fat 15.5, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 75.5, Sodium 338.4, Carbohydrate 28.5, Fiber 6.2, Sugar 13.2, Protein 29.1

CHICKEN AND OLIVES



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 55m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 cups olive oil
One 3 1/2-pound fryer chicken, cut into 8 pieces
Freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup thinly sliced celery, about 1 stalk
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 cups dry white wine
3 cups chicken stock (preferably low-sodium)
1 1/2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
12 green Sicilian olives, pitted
2 tablespoons finely chopped thyme leaves, plus sprigs for garnish
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
Kosher salt

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.

PAN SEARED CHICKEN WITH OLIVES



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Provided by Geoffrey Zakarian

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 29

Four 8-ounce boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for searing
2 tablespoons finely minced fresh flat-leaf parsley
2 tablespoons minced shallots (about 1 small)
1 clove garlic, finely minced
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
2 teaspoons finely sliced fresh basil, optional
1 small clove garlic, minced
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Extra-virgin olive oil, if needed
1/2 cup pitted kalamata olives, coarsely chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons minced shallots (about 1/2 small)
1/4 cup sherry vinegar
1/2 cup chicken broth (store-bought or homemade)
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
Chopped fresh herbs, such as parsley, basil and chives, for garnish, optional
Chopped fresh herbs, such as parsley, basil and chives, for garnish, optional
Winter Greens Salad, recipe follows, for serving, optional
1 cup wild arugula leaves
1 cup torn frisee leaves
1 cup thinly sliced radicchio (about 1/4 head)
1 1/2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup finely grated Pecorino Romano
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

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.

SEARED CHICKEN WITH SALAMI AND OLIVES



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Salami and olives, stars of the charcuterie board, make this any-night chicken dinner something special. Ingredients cured in salt like bacon, salami, olives, capers and anchovies are powerhouses of umami and flavor, two things cooks aim to develop. Salami is also packed with fatty richness, so when crisped, its seasoned fat turns plain old water into a brawny pan sauce. If you find your olive-salami sauce is too salty, balance the salinity with sweetness in the form of honey or brown sugar. (For a similar longer-cooking dish, check out Donald Link's braise.)

Provided by Ali Slagle

Categories     dinner, weekday, poultry, main course

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 to 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, patted dry
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt (Diamond Crystal) and black pepper
4 ounces salami, coarsely chopped (about 1 cup)
1 large shallot, coarsely chopped
1 cup pitted, halved olives, preferably a mild green olive like Castelvetrano or Picholine (see Tip)
1/2 tablespoon cold unsalted butter
Honey or light or dark brown sugar, to taste

Steps:

  • If you're using chicken breasts, pound to an even 1/2-inch thickness with a heavy skillet or meat pounder. In a large (12-inch) skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high. Season the chicken lightly with salt and pepper. Working in batches if necessary to avoid crowding the pan, add the chicken to the skillet and cook until browned underneath, about 5 minutes. Flip and cook until cooked through, 2 to 5 minutes. (Breasts will be done before thighs.)
  • While the chicken's cooking, place 1 cup of water near the stove. (You'll need it in the next step.) Transfer the cooked chicken to a plate, leaving the skillet over the heat.
  • Reduce the heat to medium. Add the salami and a few generous grinds of pepper. Cook, stirring, until browned and crisp, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the shallot and cook until softened, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the water, increase heat to a simmer and cook, scraping up browned bits, until reduced by half, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the olives, chicken and any juices from the plate. Simmer until the chicken is warmed through, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Transfer the chicken to serving plates. Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the butter until incorporated. Taste the sauce; if it's too salty, add honey or brown sugar to taste. Spoon the sauce over the chicken.

CHICKEN WITH TOMATOES AND OLIVES



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This dish is somewhat reminiscent of a Mediterranean chicken dinner I had at a restaurant once. Very delicious, easy to make, and enjoyed by our family.

Provided by TasteTester

Categories     Chicken

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (1 1/4 to 1 1/2 lbs. total)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, sliced
2 garlic cloves, minced
15 ounces can crushed tomatoes
5 3/4 ounces jar of sliced pitted green olives, drained
2 1/4 ounces can sliced pitted black olives, drained
1 1/2-2 tablespoons capers, drained
2 tablespoons finely shredded lemon peel
1 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
3 tablespoons snipped fresh Italian parsley (flat-leaf)

Steps:

  • In a large skillet brown chicken in hot oil over medium-high heat for 5 minutes, turning once. Remove chicken from skillet; set aside. Add onion to skillet. Cook over medium heat for 8-10 minutes or until tender and lightly browned, stirring occasionally and adding garlic the last 1 minute of cooking.
  • Stir tomatoes, olives, capers, lemon peel, and oregano into onion mixture. Place chicken on tomato mixture. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, 13-15 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink (170 degrees F).
  • To serve place chicken on platter. Season tomato mixture to taste with salt and black pepper. Spoon tomato mixture over chicken Sprinkle with parsley and serve.

ROAST CHICKEN WITH BLACK OLIVES



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Provided by Isabella DeFazio

Categories     Chicken     Olive     Roast     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 2 to 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons rubbed or ground dried sage
1 teaspoon pepper
1 3 1/2-pound chicken
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup Italian black olives cured in brine
1/2 cup dry white wine

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Combine garlic, sage and pepper in small bowl. Brush chicken with oil. Sprinkle with garlic mixture. Place in baking pan. Bake chicken 30 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 325°F. Add olives to pan. Pour wine over chicken. Continue baking until juices run clear when chicken is pierced in thickest part of thigh and legs can be moved easily, basting chicken with pan juices, about 40 minutes. Transfer chicken to platter. Surround with olives using slotted spoon. Degrease pan juices. Pour juices over chicken and serve.

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 & OLIVE CASSEROLE



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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

2 tbsp olive oil
1 large onion , finely chopped
2 garlic cloves , finely sliced
8 large boneless, skinless chicken thighs
1 large rosemary sprig, leaves picked and finely chopped
2 tbsp sundried tomato paste
2 x 400g cans chopped tomatoes
1 tbsp clear honey
100g pitted green and black olive with herbs
2 tbsp caper
small bunch flat-leaf parsley , roughly chopped
rice , to serve

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

OLIVE CHICKEN II



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Chicken breasts simmered with wine, chicken broth, olives, tomatoes and a smattering of herbs and spices. Serve with saffron rice, if desired.

Provided by LEG52

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes     Skillet

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
salt to taste
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 cloves garlic, crushed
1 bay leaf
¼ teaspoon dried thyme
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
4 tomatoes, peeled and quartered
20 pimento-stuffed green olives
1 ¼ cups dry white wine
1 ¼ cups chicken broth

Steps:

  • Season chicken with salt. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium high heat; brown chicken in oil, about 5 minutes each side. Add garlic, bay leaf, thyme and pepper and mix well, then stir in tomatoes, olives, wine and broth.
  • Reduce heat to low and simmer, uncovered, for 45 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and juices run clear. Remove garlic and bay leaf and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 275.7 calories, Carbohydrate 11.7 g, Cholesterol 68.8 mg, Fat 8.4 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 30.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 1013.1 mg, Sugar 0.5 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right olives: Kalamata, Castelvetrano, and Niçoise olives are all good choices for this dish.
  • Use a heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven: This will help to distribute the heat evenly and prevent the chicken from sticking.
  • Brown the chicken well: This will help to develop flavor and color.
  • Add the olives and lemon juice towards the end of cooking: This will prevent the olives from becoming too soft and the lemon juice from overpowering the other flavors.
  • Serve with rice, pasta, or potatoes: This dish is also delicious served with a side of steamed vegetables.

Conclusion:

Chicken with olives is a classic Mediterranean dish that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. It is a healthy and flavorful meal that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. The combination of chicken, olives, and lemon is a perfect balance of flavors that will leave you wanting more.

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