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.

Ifeoluwa Deborah
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This was a great recipe! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Amjad hossain
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I loved the flavors in this dish! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the tomatoes and olives added a nice touch. I will definitely be making this again.


Razvan Ungureanu
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This recipe was easy to follow and the chicken turned out great! I served it with rice and vegetables, and it was a delicious and healthy meal.


Rashid Sarma
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I made this recipe with chicken thighs instead of breasts and it was delicious! The chicken was so juicy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again with chicken thighs.


Maria Madileng
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it always turns out great. The chicken is always moist and flavorful, and the sauce is delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.


Adi Rajpoot
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I followed the recipe exactly and the chicken turned out dry. I'm not sure what went wrong.


Zeldria Bowman
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the chicken and the sauce. I will definitely be making this again for future parties.


Fabricio Tsui
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This was a great weeknight meal. It was easy to make and the ingredients were all things I had on hand. The chicken was juicy and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Alicia Loomis
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I'm not a big fan of olives, but I loved this dish! The chicken was perfectly cooked and the sauce was amazing. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Makayla Langhorne
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This recipe was a hit with my family! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the tomatoes and olives added a delicious Mediterranean flair. I will definitely be making this again.


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