Chicken Breasts With Peppers Olives and Garlic

Name: Chicken Breasts With Peppers Olives and Garlic
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 pitted kalamata olives; ¼ cup olive oil (or less); 1 cup roasted red pepper; 4 large garlic cloves; 3 tablespoons tomato puree; ¼ cup red wine (optional); 1 teaspoon capers; salt; pepper; 4 chicken breasts

Servings: persons

1
Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
2
Grill - time will vary according to your grill.
3
The recipe will work with ANY cooked chicken.
4
Prepare the sauce while the chicken cooks.
5
Roughly chop the olives.
6
Coarsely chop the peppers.
7
Mince the garlic (or use a garlic press).
8
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
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Add garlic and cook for about 1 minute.
10
Add the olives, peppers, tomato puree, red wine, and capers.
11
Cook until the sauce begins to bubble and thicken, about 5 minutes.
12
You will need to stir the sauce to keep it from sticking.
13
Taste the sauce and add salt and or pepper if needed.
14
It will depend on how salty the olives and peppers were.
15
When the sauce is done, pour over cooked chicken.
16
We slice the chicken into long strips and fan the strips over rice.
17
Then we pour the sauce over the chicken.
18
It plates up well.
19
I tend to serve it with the rest of the red wine that didn't get enjoyed during cooking.
20
A green veggie or salad completes the meal.

467

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 pitted kalamata olives, ¼ cup olive oil (or less), 1 cup roasted red pepper, 4 large garlic cloves, and more.

Yes, Chicken Breasts With Peppers Olives and Garlic falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!