Best One Skillet Mediterranean Chicken Recipe With Tomatoes And Green Olives Recipes

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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

ONE-SKILLET MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN RECIPE WITH TOMATOES AND GREEN OLIVES RECIPE



One-skillet Mediterranean Chicken recipe with tomatoes and green olives Recipe image

Provided by Ellan

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 boneless, skinless chicken breast of equal size
2 tab. minced garlic or garlic paste
salt and pepper
1 tab. dried oregano, divided
1/2 cup dry white wine
extra virgin olive oil
1 large lemon, juice of
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 cup finely chopped red onion
1 1/2 cup small diced tomatoes
1/4 cup sliced green olives
handful of fresh parsley, stems removed, chopped
crumbled feta cheese, opt.

Steps:

  • Pat the chicken breasts dry. On each side of the chicken breast make three slits through. Spread the garlic on both sides; insert some garlic into the slits you made. Season the chicken breasts on both sides with salt, pepper and 1/2 of the dried oregano. In a large skillet, heat 2 tab. of olive oil on medium-high. Brown the chicken on both sides. Add the white wine and let reduce by 1/2 then add the lemon juice and chicken broth. Sprinkle the remaining oregano on top. Reduce the heat to medium. Cover with a lid or tightly with foil. Cook for 10-15 minutes turning the chicken over once. Uncover and top with the chopped onions, tomatoes and olives. Cover again and cook for only 3 minutes. Finally, add the parsley and feta cheese. Serve with a light pasta, rice or couscous.

MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN SKILLET



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
1 pint cherry tomatoes
1 cup marinated quartered artichoke hearts, such as from an olive bar, with about 1/4 cup of the marinade
1/2 cup marinated small pitted olives, such as from an olive bar
1/2 cup roasted red peppers, such as from an olive bar
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley or 2 tablespoons lightly dried parsley, such as Gourmet Garden
1 bag frozen brown rice

Steps:

  • Heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and saute until cooked through, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
  • Add the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil to the skillet. Add the tomatoes and cook until they start to blister, pop and release their juices, about 3 minutes. Lightly mash them with a wooden spoon or fork. Stir in the artichoke hearts with the marinade, olives and roasted red peppers. Season with salt and pepper and cook until heated through, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the parsley and cooked chicken and cook for another minute.
  • Meanwhile, cook the frozen rice according to the package instructions. Transfer the rice to a serving bowl and top with the chicken mixture.

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.

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