MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN

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This was in our local newspaper. I had all the ingredients on hand, so I tried it. It was a hit! It is very tasty, and goes well with pasta and a salad.

Provided by Kathleen Constance

Categories     Chicken

Time 50m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 tablespoon olive oil
3 lbs bone-in chicken pieces (thighs or full legs, or a whole chicken, cut up)
salt
pepper
paprika
1 onion, chopped
2 large garlic cloves, minced
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon dried basil
6 ounces marinated artichokes, halves
1 small zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/2 cup black olives, pitted and halved

Steps:

  • Remove and discard skin and any excess fat from chicken. Moderately sprinkle both sides of each chicken piece with salt, pepper, and paprika. Heat olive oil in a large non-stick skillet and add half the chicken pieces and cook, turning pieces until golden brown, for 4 to 6 minutes. Remove to a plate and repeat with remaining chicken.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low and add onion and garlic. Cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Stir in tomatoes, vinegar, Italian seasoning, and basil. Bring mixture to a boil.
  • Nestle chicken pieces into tomato mixture in the pan, reduce heat and simmer uncovered, turning chicken occasionally. Cook for about 20-30 minutes. Chicken is fully cooked when juices run clear.
  • Stir in artichokes and zucchini, cover and simmer for 5 minutes or until zucchini is barely tender.
  • Stir in parsley and olives, and serve over your pasta of choice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 392.8, Fat 24.6, SaturatedFat 6.5, Cholesterol 103.5, Sodium 580.8, Carbohydrate 15.5, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 6.4, Protein 28.4

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