Mediterranean-Style Chicken Recipe
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Mediterranean-Style Chicken

By: LaVonne Cunningham 
"This flavorful skillet dinner has become a favorite at LaVonne Cunningham's home in Colfax, Illinois. 'It's a great way to use chicken and makes a comforting meal for two,' she writes."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.3 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (10)

Prep Time:
5 Min
Cook Time:
25 Min
Ready In:
30 Min

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Ingredients

  • 2 bone-in chicken thighs, skinned
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can stewed tomatoes, cut up
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 3/4 teaspoon sugar
  • 3/4 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Dash pepper
  • Hot cooked spaghetti
  • 2 tablespoons sliced stuffed olives (optional)

Directions

  1. In a skillet, brown chicken in oil over medium-high heat for about 3 minutes on each side. Add garlic; cook and stir about 45 seconds. Stir in the tomatoes, bay leaf, sugar, basil, salt and pepper.
  2. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until chicken juices run clear and chicken is tender. Simmer, uncovered, until sauce reaches desired thickness. Discard bay leaf. Serve over spaghetti. Garnish with olives if desired.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 23, 2010 by lcollins   view full review
This recipe had good flavor but the sauce never really thickened up and the chicken was kind...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 6, 2011 by kellieann Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This was quick, easy, and delicious.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 3, 2009 by MamaLisa   view full review
VERY VERY good recipe. Very easy, quick, and lots of flavor!!!
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 11, 2011 by wombat   view full review
I made this as directed but it turned out kind of watery and taseless. I'm not going to make...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 30, 2011 by flinns   view full review
Very tasty and simple. Chicken was really tender, definetly be making this again, thank you.
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 6, 2009 by kelhealth   view full review
used 5 thighs, 1 can stewed tomato, 1 can fire roasted diced tomato, basil & McCormick Italian...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 27, 2009 by KT Fish   view full review
This is a very very easy and yummy recipe! It's simple but full of flavor! This time I used...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 26, 2009 by Namie1   view full review
Excellant and easy. With no children at home anymore cooking has become a drudgery but this...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 11, 2007 by khickey   view full review
So easy and tastes wonderful, added mushrooms and onion served it with orzo. I'm going to...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 25, 2007 by FieldGreens Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Great recipe for a quick meal. I'm going to make this again but will add some chopped...

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