This Mediterranean chicken recipe features chicken breasts simmered in a sauce of tomatoes, olives, white wine, garlic, and herbs.
INGREDIENT :
2 tablespoons white wine
2 teaspoons olive oil
6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
3 cloves garlic, minced
½ cup diced onion
3 cups tomatoes, chopped
½ cup white wine
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
½ cup kalamata olives
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
salt and pepper to taste
RECIPE DIRECTION :
Heat white wine and oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and cook until golden, about 4 to 6 minutes on each side. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
Add garlic to pan drippings; sauté for 30 seconds. Add onion; cook and stir until onions are tender, about 3 minutes. Add tomatoes and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and add 1/2 cup white wine; simmer for 10 minutes. Add thyme and basil and simmer for 5 more minutes.
Return chicken to skillet, cover, and cook over low heat until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink inside. Add olives and parsley; cook for 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper and serve.
