ONE-SKILLET MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN RECIPE WITH TOMATOES AND GREEN OLIVES RECIPE

One-skillet Mediterranean Chicken recipe with tomatoes and green olives Recipe image

Provided by Ellan

Number Of Ingredients 13

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4 boneless, skinless chicken breast of equal size
2 tab. minced garlic or garlic paste
salt and pepper
1 tab. dried oregano, divided
1/2 cup dry white wine
extra virgin olive oil
1 large lemon, juice of
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 cup finely chopped red onion
1 1/2 cup small diced tomatoes
1/4 cup sliced green olives
handful of fresh parsley, stems removed, chopped
crumbled feta cheese, opt.

Steps:

Pat the chicken breasts dry. On each side of the chicken breast make three slits through. Spread the garlic on both sides; insert some garlic into the slits you made. Season the chicken breasts on both sides with salt, pepper and 1/2 of the dried oregano. In a large skillet, heat 2 tab. of olive oil on medium-high. Brown the chicken on both sides. Add the white wine and let reduce by 1/2 then add the lemon juice and chicken broth. Sprinkle the remaining oregano on top. Reduce the heat to medium. Cover with a lid or tightly with foil. Cook for 10-15 minutes turning the chicken over once. Uncover and top with the chopped onions, tomatoes and olives. Cover again and cook for only 3 minutes. Finally, add the parsley and feta cheese. Serve with a light pasta, rice or couscous.