EASY MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN

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Bring the Mediterranean to your table with this simple chicken dish. Tomatoes, tapenade and basil come together in this quick dinner.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (5 oz each)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved (about 10 oz)
1/4 cup olive tapenade

Steps:

  • Place chicken breasts on sheet of waxed paper. Sprinkle 1/8 teaspoon of the salt evenly over chicken breasts; sprinkle with 2 tablespoons of the basil; press lightly. Turn chicken breasts over. Sprinkle remaining 1/8 teaspoon salt over chicken; sprinkle with 2 tablespoons basil. Cover with another sheet of waxed paper. Pound chicken with rolling pin or meat mallet to 1/2-inch thickness.
  • In 12-inch skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken breasts. Cook 5 to 6 minutes on each side or until golden brown on outside and no longer pink in center. Remove chicken to plate; cover to keep warm.
  • Return skillet to medium-high heat. Add tomatoes and tapenade to skillet. Cook and stir 2 to 3 minutes or until tomatoes just begin to soften and mixture is heated through. Serve tomato mixture over chicken; top with remaining 2 tablespoons basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220, Carbohydrate 3 g, Cholesterol 90 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 1 g, Protein 32 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 240 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 0 g

moheen akhtar
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Delicious! This recipe is a must-try for any Mediterranean food lover.


Sikandar jutt
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This dish was just okay. I found it to be a bit too salty and the chicken was a bit dry.


Voice of Hazara
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always delicious. I often make it for my family and they always love it.


Tec Mac
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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was so juicy and flavorful. I served it with rice and vegetables and it was a perfect meal.


baha uddina150
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I've made this dish several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's easy to make and it's always delicious.


inaam khan
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Meh.


Sifiso More
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This dish was a hit at my dinner party! Everyone raved about the flavor and the presentation. I will definitely be making it again.


Chrietle Vincent
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Not bad, but not amazing either. The chicken was a bit dry and the sauce was a bit bland. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.


Namuwong Aidah
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Easy to follow and delicious! I added some extra vegetables to the dish for more color and nutrition. Everyone loved it!


Ramzan Ali
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This Mediterranean chicken dish was fantastic! The flavors were incredible and the chicken was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


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