OLIVE CHICKEN II

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Chicken breasts simmered with wine, chicken broth, olives, tomatoes and a smattering of herbs and spices. Serve with saffron rice, if desired.

Provided by LEG52

Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes Skillet

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

8 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
salt to taste
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 cloves garlic, crushed
1 bay leaf
¼ teaspoon dried thyme
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
4 tomatoes, peeled and quartered
20 pimento-stuffed green olives
1 ¼ cups dry white wine
1 ¼ cups chicken broth

Steps:

Season chicken with salt. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium high heat; brown chicken in oil, about 5 minutes each side. Add garlic, bay leaf, thyme and pepper and mix well, then stir in tomatoes, olives, wine and broth.
Reduce heat to low and simmer, uncovered, for 45 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and juices run clear. Remove garlic and bay leaf and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 275.7 calories, Carbohydrate 11.7 g, Cholesterol 68.8 mg, Fat 8.4 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 30.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 1013.1 mg, Sugar 0.5 g