Chicken with Olives
Looking for a new way to cook chicken? Try this savory recipe that includes chicken, olives, garlic, tomatoes, capers, and more.

Prep Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
Makes 4 servings.
Ingredients
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4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves (1-1/4 to 1-1/2 lb. total)
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2 Tbsp. olive oil
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1 medium onion, sliced
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 15-oz. can crushed tomatoes
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1 5.75oz. jar sliced pitted green olives, drained
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1 2.25-oz. can sliced pitted ripe olives, drained
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2 Tbsp. capers, drained
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2 Tbsp. finely shredded lemon peel
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1 tsp. dried oregano, crushed
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3 Tbsp. snipped fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley
Directions
1.
In 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 to 10 minutes or until tender and lightly browned, stirring occasionally and adding garlic the last 1 minute of cooking.
2.
Stir tomatoes, olives, capers, lemon peel, and oregano into onion mixture. Place chicken on tomato mixture. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, for 13 to 15 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink (170 degrees F).
3.
To serve, place chicken on platter. Season tomato mixture to taste with salt and black pepper. Spoon tomato mixture over chicken. Sprinkle with parsley. Makes 4 servings.
Nutrition information
Calories 340, Total Fat 16 g, Saturated Fat 2 g, Monounsaturated Fat 11 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 2 g, Cholesterol 82 mg, Sodium 1311 mg, Carbohydrate 13 g, Total Sugar 5 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 35 g. Daily Values: Vitamin C 36%, Calcium 10%, Iron 14%.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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