Olive Chicken II Recipe
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Olive Chicken II

By: LEG52 
"Chicken breasts simmered with wine, chicken broth, olives, tomatoes and a smattering of herbs and spices. Serve with saffron rice, if desired."

What to Drink?

Wine Sangiovese
Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
45 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr

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Original Recipe Yield 8 servings
 

Ingredients

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

Directions

  1. 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.
  2. 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 276 | Total Fat: 8.4g | Cholesterol: 69mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 4, 2004 by SHURMAY   view full review
Our family and dinner guests enjoyed this dish last night with steamed rice. I had to prepare...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 12, 2006 by tomato-tomata   view full review
This was ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS! I give it 5 stars, cause seriously, I was really nervous...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 10, 2011 by robin58   view full review
Like others I found this way too bland as written and I honestly think 45 minutes is way too...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 22, 2007 by WALLIZGRL   view full review
I am embarrassed to say, I have had this sitting in my RB for over 5 years LOL and finally got...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 19, 2007 by ELIZABETHT   view full review
Great dish. The olives mellow considerably as they cook. I skipped the white wine and added...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 23, 2010 by Spiderella Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I made this recipe exactly as written and it turned out fantastic! To the reviewers that found...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 26, 2011 by Yummy 4 Tummy   view full review
Very yummy! I totally forget to put the tomatoes in but it turned out great. As a couple of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on May 26, 2011 by ZAKKIE   view full review
Although modified a bit, I think I achieved a similar result. Rather than thyme, I used...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 18, 2004 by SURFWENCH   view full review
Good flavors. I used thin sliced chicken breast cutlets, pounded uniformly thin. This...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 13, 2007 by BRANDIMORIAH   view full review
This is fantastic! I find that the only change that I make is to omit the extra salt...

 

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