Mediterranean Chicken

Mediterranean Chicken
  • PREP TIME
    20 mins
  • COOK TIME
    30 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    50 mins
  • SERVING
    6 People
  • VIEWS
    1.8K

Transport yourself to the sun-kissed shores of the Mediterranean with this vibrant chicken dish. Tender chicken breasts are gently simmered in a luscious sauce bursting with the bright flavors of tomatoes, olives, aromatic herbs, and a splash of white wine.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    7 g
  • Cholesterol
    68 mg
  • Fiber
    2 g
  • Protein
    29 g
  • Saturated Fat
    1 g
  • Sodium
    268 mg
  • Sugar
    3 g
  • Fat
    6 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View In a large skillet or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat. (2 minutes)

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Recipe View Season the chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper. Place the chicken in the skillet and cook until golden brown on both sides, about 4-6 minutes per side. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside. (10 minutes)

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Recipe View Add the minced garlic to the pan drippings and sauté for about 30 seconds, until fragrant. Add the diced onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent, about 3 minutes. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View Add the chopped tomatoes to the skillet and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to low, and pour in the white wine. Simmer gently for 10 minutes, allowing the sauce to reduce slightly and the flavors to meld. (10 minutes)

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Recipe View Stir in the chopped fresh thyme and basil. Continue to simmer for 5 more minutes, allowing the herbs to infuse the sauce. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View Return the chicken breasts to the skillet, nestling them into the sauce. Cover the skillet and cook over low heat until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink inside, about 10-15 minutes, depending on the thickness of the chicken. (15 minutes)

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Recipe View Stir in the Kalamata olives and chopped fresh parsley. Cook for just 1 minute more, until heated through. (1 minute)

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Recipe View Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed. Serve hot, garnished with extra fresh parsley, if desired.

For a richer flavor, consider adding a tablespoon of tomato paste to the sauce along with the chopped tomatoes.
If you don't have fresh herbs, you can substitute dried herbs. Use about 1 teaspoon of dried thyme and 1 teaspoon of dried basil.
Serve this dish with a side of crusty bread for soaking up the delicious sauce, or with pasta, rice, or couscous.
For a vegetarian option, substitute the chicken with chickpeas.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.4/ 5 ( 603 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (7)
  • Andreane Swaniawski

    I used canned diced tomatoes and it worked just fine.

  • Jedidiah Cormier

    The sauce is incredible! I made extra just to have with pasta the next day.

  • Samantha Runolfsson

    This recipe is a weeknight staple in my house! So easy and flavorful.

  • Lavonne Anderson

    I added some chopped bell peppers and it was even better!

  • Chet Bayer

    My family loved this! Even my picky eaters.

  • Bradly Beatty

    The fresh herbs really make a difference. Don't skip them!

  • Murray Fay

    I've made this with both chicken breasts and chicken thighs. Both are delicious!

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