Best 11 Chicken With Tomatoes And Olives Recipes

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Chicken with tomatoes and olives is a classic Mediterranean dish that is both flavorful and easy to make. This dish is perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion. The combination of chicken, tomatoes, olives, and herbs creates a delicious and satisfying meal that is sure to please everyone at the table. With just a few simple ingredients and a little time, you can create a restaurant-quality dish that will impress your family and friends.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

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.

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.

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.

CHICKEN WITH TOMATOES, OLIVES, AND CILANTRO



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Chicken breasts get bold bursts of flavor from a zesty topping of cherry tomatoes, lime juice, cilantro, and green olives. Serve this dish with rice or a simple green salad and crusty bread. This recipe is from the cookbook "Everyday Food: Fresh Flavor Fast."

Provided by Martha Stewart

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

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon olive oil
4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (1 1/2 to 2 pounds)
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 onion, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
1/3 cup pitted green olives, halved
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1/4 cup packed fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-low. Season chicken on both sides with salt and pepper, and cook until lightly browned and just cooked through, turning once, 10 to 15 minutes. Transfer to a plate; cover loosely with aluminum foil.
  • Raise heat to medium; cook onion, stirring occasionally, until softened, 5 to 7 minutes. Add tomatoes and olives; cook until tomatoes soften and release their juice, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from heat, and stir in lime juice and cilantro. Season with salt and pepper. Serve chicken topped with tomato mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 268 g, Fat 8 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 40 g

CHICKEN WITH TOMATOES, CAPERS AND OLIVES



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With a little practice and a little added flavor, a humble chicken breast can be anything you want.

Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     dinner, easy, main course

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 7

Chicken breasts
Tomatoes
Lemons
Capers
Olives
Olive oil
Basil

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 425. Combine 2 or 3 chopped tomatoes, the juice of .5 lemon, 1 teaspoon capers and a handful of olives.
  • Lightly grease the pan with olive oil, then put the chicken in the pan and pour the tomato mixture over it.
  • Roast for 10 to 15 minutes, or until just cooked through.
  • Garnish: Chopped basil.

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

ROSEMARY CHICKEN WITH TOMATOES AND OLIVES



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A soulful, satisfying main that's inexpensive, relies on basic pantry staples, and is relatively hands-off-now that's a winner. Our Italian-esque chicken supper combines juicy chicken legs with the bold flavors of canned tomatoes and briny olives and capers. The alchemy of acid, salt, and slow heat brings the poultry to fall-off-the-bone perfection, and the gravy is heaven on mashed potatoes or polenta.

Provided by Greg Lofts

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken

Time 1h45m

Yield Serves 4 to 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 whole chicken legs (3 to 3 1/2 pounds total), patted dry
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon minced garlic (from 2 to 3 cloves)
1 tablespoon capers, drained, or rinsed if salt-packed
1 teaspoon minced anchovies (from 2 to 3 fillets)
3 rosemary sprigs (each 4 inches)
1/4 teaspoon red-pepper flakes
1 can (28 ounces) whole peeled tomatoes in juice, crushed by hand or pulsed a few times in a blender until chunky
1 cup low-sodium chicken broth or water
3/4 cup pitted mixed olives
Mashed potatoes or creamy cooked polenta, for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Heat a large ovenproof straight-sided skillet or braiser over medium-high. Swirl in oil. Working in two batches if necessary, add chicken, skin-sides down, and cook, undisturbed, until golden brown and crisp, 6 to 8 minutes. Flip and brown other sides, 4 to 5 minutes more. Transfer to a plate; drain all but 2 tablespoons fat from skillet.
  • Reduce heat to medium. Add garlic, capers, anchovies, rosemary, and red-pepper flakes to skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add tomatoes and broth; bring to a simmer, scraping any browned bits from bottom of skillet. Continue to simmer until thickened slightly, about 10 minutes. Season to taste. Return chicken to skillet, skin-sides up, along with any accumulated juices and olives.
  • Transfer skillet to oven and braise, uncovered, until chicken is cooked through and liquid is reduced to a thick gravy, 40 to 45 minutes. Remove and discard rosemary. Serve over mashed potatoes or polenta.

PAN-FRIED CHICKEN WITH TOMATO & OLIVE SAUCE



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A rustic, Italian-inspired chicken recipe that's perfect for using up a glut of tomatoes

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Dinner, Main course

Time 35m

Yield Serves 2

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tbsp olive oil
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 small onion , halved and very thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves , shredded
400g ripe tomatoes , finely chopped
1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
6 pimiento-stuffed green olives , thickly sliced
300ml chicken stock
generous handful basil leaves

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large non-stick frying pan, then season the chicken and fry, flattest-side down, for 4-5 mins. Turn the chicken over, add the onion and cook 4-5 mins more. Lift the chicken from the pan and set aside. Add the garlic to the pan, then continue cooking until the onions are soft.
  • Tip in the tomatoes with the balsamic vinegar, olives, stock, half the basil and seasoning, then simmer, stirring frequently, for 7-8 mins until pulpy. Return the chicken and any juices to the pan and gently simmer, covered, for 5 mins more, to cook the chicken through. Serve scattered with the rest of the basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 353 calories, Fat 17 grams fat, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 11 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 9 grams sugar, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 41 grams protein, Sodium 2.15 milligram of sodium

BRAISED CHICKEN WITH TOMATOES AND OLIVES (POULET PROVENCAL)



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Provided by Shelley Wiseman

Categories     Chicken     Olive     Tomato     Roast     Kid-Friendly     Dinner     Fall     Summer     Family Reunion     Potluck     Gourmet     Paleo     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher     Small Plates

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound tomatoes (3 to 4 medium), cut into wedges
1 large onion, cut into wedges, leaving root ends intact
1/2 cup drained brine-cured black olives, pitted if desired
4 large garlic cloves, sliced, plus 1 teaspoon minced
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 teaspoons herbes de Provence, divided
1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds
1 whole chicken (about 3 1/2 pounds)
Equipment:
Equipment: kitchen string
Accompaniment: crusty bread
Garnish: chopped flat-leaf parsley

Steps:

  • Preheat convection oven to 400°F or regular oven to 425°F with rack in middle.
  • Toss together tomatoes, onion, olives, sliced garlic, 2 tablespoons oil, 1 teaspoon herbes de Provence, fennel seeds, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a 13- by 9-inch or other 3-quart shallow baking dish. Push vegetables to sides of dish to make room for chicken.
  • Stir together minced garlic, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, remaining teaspoon herbes de Provence, and remaining tablespoon olive oil.
  • Remove excess fat from chicken and pat dry, then rub inside and out with seasoning mixture. Tie legs together with string, then put chicken in baking dish.
  • Roast until an instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest part of a thigh (do not touch bone) registers 170°F, about 1 hour in convection oven; 1 to 1 1/4 hours in regular oven.
  • Let chicken stand 10 minutes before carving. Serve with vegetables and pan juices.

CHICKEN BREASTS WITH OLIVES AND TOMATOES



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Provided by Florence Fabricant

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
Juice of 1 lemon
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 1/4 pounds skinless and boneless chicken breasts
1 medium onion, chopped
1 pound canned plum tomatoes, very well drained and chopped
18 Nicoise olives, pitted and coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves or 1/2 teaspoon dried

Steps:

  • In a shallow baking dish combine two tablespoons of the olive oil with half the garlic, the lemon juice and salt and pepper to taste. Add chicken breasts, turning them in the dish so they are coated with the marinade. Arrange them in a single layer in the dish, cover with plastic wrap and allow them to marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Heat the remaining oil in a skillet. Add onion and remaining garlic and saute until tender but not brown. Add tomatoes and olives and allow to cook about 15 minutes, until the mixture begins to thicken. Stir in half the parsley and the thyme and season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Spread the tomato mixture over the marinated chicken breasts. Place in oven and bake about 20 minutes, until the chicken is done. Remove from oven and baste to combine juices in bottom of the pan with the tomato mixture on top. Sprinkle with the remaining parsley and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 411, UnsaturatedFat 18 grams, Carbohydrate 7 grams, Fat 26 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 37 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 686 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams

CHICKEN WITH TOMATO & OLIVES



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A quick and easy one-pot dish for summer - great for using up leftover cooked chicken

Provided by Jane Hornby

Categories     Dinner, Lunch, Main course

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 8

20g pack basil
2 tbsp oil
2 garlic cloves , thinly sliced
2 x 400g or 14oz cans cherry tomatoes
1 tsp sugar
handful olives
sliced meat from a whole cooked chicken , plus any juices
crusty bread , to serve

Steps:

  • Finely chop the stalks from a 20g pack basil and shred most of the leaves. Heat 2 tbsp oil in a medium frying pan, then soften 2 thinly sliced garlic cloves and the basil stalks for 3 mins.
  • Tip in 2 x 400g cans cherry tomatoes, 1 tsp sugar and the shredded basil. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 15 mins until reduced and saucy. Season. Add a handful olives, the sliced meat from a whole cooked chicken and any juices. Gently stir. Simmer for 2 mins, scatter with basil leaves, then serve with crusty bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 531 calories, Fat 32 grams fat, SaturatedFat 9 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 8 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 7 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 52 grams protein, Sodium 1.4 milligram of sodium

Tips:

  • Choose the right tomatoes: Use ripe, juicy tomatoes for the best flavor. Roma tomatoes are a good option because they are meaty and have fewer seeds.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan: When browning the chicken, make sure not to overcrowd the pan. This will prevent the chicken from cooking evenly.
  • Cook the chicken until it is cooked through: Use a meat thermometer to make sure the chicken is cooked to an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Add the tomatoes and olives towards the end of cooking: This will prevent the tomatoes from becoming too mushy.
  • Season to taste: Add salt, pepper, and other seasonings to taste. You can also add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a little heat.

Conclusion:

This chicken with tomatoes and olives is a delicious and easy weeknight meal. It's packed with flavor and can be served with a variety of sides, such as rice, pasta, or roasted vegetables. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy dinner recipe, give this one a try. You won't be disappointed!

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