Best 6 Chicken With Olives Raisins And Spinach Rice Recipes

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Chicken with olives, raisins, and spinach rice is a flavorful and colorful dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is made with simple, wholesome ingredients and is packed with flavor. The combination of tender chicken, savory olives, sweet raisins, and fresh spinach is sure to please everyone at your table.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHICKEN WITH OLIVES, RAISINS, AND SPINACH RICE



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Combine chicken cutlets and spinach into an appetizing meal sparked by tangy olives and sweet raisins.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup long-grain white rice
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 bunch flat-leaf spinach (1 pound), thick stems removed, leaves washed well and coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
8 chicken cutlets (about 1 1/2 pounds total)
1/3 cup dry white wine
1/4 cup pitted Kalamata olives, slivered
1/4 cup golden raisins

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, bring 1 3/4 cups water to a boil. Add rice, season with salt, and return to a boil. Reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook just until tender, 16 to 18 minutes. Remove pan from heat; add spinach, cover, and let stand, without stirring, for 5 minutes. Using a fork, fluff rice and mix in spinach.
  • While rice is cooking, heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Cook in 2 batches, until browned outside and opaque throughout, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate (reserve skillet); cover with aluminum foil to keep warm.
  • Add wine, olives, and raisins to skillet. Cook over medium-high until wine is almost evaporated, 1 to 2 minutes. Add cup 1/2 water; cook until sauce is reduced by half, 2 to 3 minutes. Serve chicken over spinach rice, and top with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 482 g, Fat 9 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 45 g

CHICKEN AND RICE WITH OLIVES



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
Kosher salt
5 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano
1 cup long-grain white rice
1/2 cup pitted kalamata olives
1 lemon (1/2 quartered and seeded; 1/2 juiced)
1 1/2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs (4 to 6), cut into 2-inch pieces
Freshly ground pepper
1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives

Steps:

  • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the onion, celery and a pinch of salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 5 minutes. Stir in 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 tablespoon oregano; cook 30 seconds.
  • Add the rice, olives, lemon quarters, 1 1/2 cups water and 1 teaspoon salt to the pan. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and stir. Cover and simmer until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender, about 17 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Season the chicken with salt and pepper, add to the skillet and cook, turning once, until browned, about 8 minutes. Add the remaining 2 minced garlic cloves and 1 tablespoon oregano and cook, stirring, until the garlic is softened, about 10 seconds. Add the lemon juice and scrape up any browned bits with a wooden spoon. Add the chicken broth, bring to a simmer and cook until reduced by about half and the chicken is cooked through, about 5 minutes.
  • Fluff the rice with a fork. Divide among plates, top with the chicken and pan juices and sprinkle with the chives.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 500, Fat 18 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Cholesterol 133 milligrams, Sodium 953 milligrams, Carbohydrate 49 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 34 grams, Sugar 2 grams

OLIVE RAISIN RICE



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My sister-in-law (who happens to have the same name as me!) gave me this recipe. We fix it for just about every family gathering. Raisins and olives give the dish a sweet and salty flavor.-Judy Thomas, Langley, British Columbia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 8-10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 cups water
2 cups uncooked long grain rice
4 beef bouillon cubes
1 pound ground beef
3 medium green peppers, chopped
3 medium onions, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup water
3/4 cup raisins
3/4 cup sliced ripe olives
3 bay leaves
Salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine the water, rice and bouillon. bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook beef, green peppers, onions and garlic over medium heat until the meat is no longer pink; drain. Add water, raisins, olives and bay leaves. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until heated through. Discard bay leaves. Stir in rice, salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts :

SPANISH CHICKEN WITH RICE AND OLIVES



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I most always add in some chorizo or smoked dry sausage to this just to boost up the flavor a bit. If you have a large electric fypan, then use it for this recipe. Please include the saffron, it really makes this recipe!

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

9 chicken pieces (can use less)
seasoning salt (or use white salt)
pepper
4 -6 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh minced garlic
1 large red bell pepper, seded and chopped
2 teaspoons paprika (can use more)
2 teaspoons dried red pepper flakes (optional or to taste)
2 cups uncooked converted white rice (Uncle Ben's is best)
1 1/4 cups dry white wine
1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice
3 1/2 cups chicken broth
3/4 teaspoon saffron thread
1 bay leaf
1 1/2 cups frozen peas
1/2 cup pimento-stuffed green olives, sliced (or to taste)

Steps:

  • Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper.
  • Heat oil in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking.
  • Brown the chicken well on both sides; transfer to a plate.
  • Add in onion, red bell pepper and dryed chili flakes; saute for 5 minutes.
  • Add in garlic, paprika and rice and saute for 3 minutes, stirring with a wooden spoon.
  • Add in wine and bring to a boil; simmer uncovered for 3 minutes.
  • Add in tomatoes with juice, chicken broth, saffron and bay leaf; simmer for about 6-7 minutes.
  • Return the chicken along with any juices from the bowl or plate back to the skillet and nestle into the rice .
  • Cook covered over low heat until the chicken is cooked through and the rice is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed (about 20-25 minutes, it might take more or less time).
  • Add in the peas and olives, season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Cover the skillet and let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 498.2, Fat 15.8, SaturatedFat 2.4, Sodium 955.6, Carbohydrate 63.9, Fiber 6.4, Sugar 11.4, Protein 12.8

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

BRAZILIAN CHICKEN AND RICE WITH OLIVES



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Categories     Chicken     Olive     Poultry     Rice     Sauté     Dinner     Winter     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound skinless boneless chicken thighs, cut into 1/2-inch-wide strips
1/4 cup olive oil
4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 teaspoon grated orange peel
1 cup water
1/2 cup orange juice
1 cup yellow rice mix with seasoning packet (from 8-ounce box)
1/2 cup (packed) pimiento-stuffed Spanish olives, halved
1 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Orange wedges

Steps:

  • Sprinkle chicken lightly with salt and generously with ground black pepper. Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken, garlic, and peel; sauté until chicken is lightly browned, about 3 minutes. Add 1 cup water and orange juice and bring to boil. Mix in rice, seasoning packet, and olives. Return to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and cook until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender, about 20 minutes. Remove from heat; let stand covered 10 minutes.
  • Stir cilantro into rice mixture. Transfer to platter. Garnish with orange wedges.

Tips for Cooking Chicken with Olives, Raisins, and Spinach Rice:

  • Use high-quality ingredients. Fresh, flavorful ingredients will make all the difference in this dish. Look for plump, juicy olives, sweet raisins, and tender spinach.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan. When searing the chicken, be sure to give each piece enough room to brown properly. If the pan is too crowded, the chicken will steam instead of sear.
  • Cook the rice until it is tender but still has a slight bite. Overcooked rice will be mushy and unpleasant.
  • Add the olives, raisins, and spinach to the rice towards the end of cooking. This will prevent them from overcooking and becoming tough.
  • Serve the chicken and rice immediately. This dish is best enjoyed hot and fresh.

Conclusion:

This chicken with olives, raisins, and spinach rice is a delicious and flavorful dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its combination of savory chicken, sweet raisins and olives, and earthy spinach, this dish is sure to be a hit with the whole family.

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