CHICKEN BREAST WITH TOMATO OLIVE SAUCE

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I got a calendar for 2007 with a recipe and food picture on each month. This is the first one that caught my eye!

Provided by Alisa Lea

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 1h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

3/4 teaspoon dried basil
6 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
2 tablespoons butter
3/4 teaspoon dried thyme
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
3 tablespoons butter
12 ripe olives, pitted and sliced
1/3 cup onion, chopped
6 green olives, pitted and sliced
3 garlic cloves, minced
salt and pepper, to taste
1 1/4 cups canned Italian plum tomatoes, drained and chopped

Steps:

  • Mix basil, garlic powder, thyme and pepper and rub into both sides of chicken. Cover and let stand for 30 minutes.
  • Melt 2 Tbs. butter and olive oil in a heavy skillet over high heat. Add chicken and saute until golden brown, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer to plate.
  • Melt 3 Tbs. butter in heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and saute until softened.
  • Add garlic and tomatoes and cook 2 minutes.
  • Add olives and cook 5 minutes more, stirring frequently.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve over chicken breasts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 287.3, Fat 18.6, SaturatedFat 7.6, Cholesterol 101, Sodium 330.9, Carbohydrate 3.8, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 1.4, Protein 25.9

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