Chicken Breasts With Tomato, Red Pepper and Thyme

Name: Chicken Breasts With Tomato, Red Pepper and Thyme
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless whole chicken breasts, halved, about 1 1/2 pounds; Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste; 8 ripe plum tomatoes, about 1 1/4 pounds; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic; 1/2 cup finely chopped onion; 1 large red sweet pepper, cored, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch cubes; 2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar; 1/4 cup fresh or canned chicken broth; 12 small imported black olives; 1 bay leaf; 8 sprigs fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried

Servings: persons

4 boneless skinless whole chicken breasts, halved, about 1 1/2 pounds
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
8 ripe plum tomatoes, about 1 1/4 pounds
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1 large red sweet pepper, cored, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
1/4 cup fresh or canned chicken broth
12 small imported black olives
1 bay leaf
8 sprigs fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried

1
Sprinkle the chicken with salt and pepper.
2
Drop the tomatoes in a kettle of boiling water and let them remain for 10 seconds.
3
Drain and peel.
4
Cut them into 1-inch cubes.
5
There should be about 3 cups.
6
Heat the oil in a skillet and add the chicken pieces.
7
Cook over medium-high heat until golden brown on one side, about 2 minutes.
8
Turn the chicken pieces and brown for about 1 minute.
9
Add the garlic, onion and red pepper.
10
Cook and stir briefly until the vegetables are wilted.
11
Add the vinegar, chicken broth, tomatoes, olives, bay leaf and 4 sprigs of the thyme.
12
Cover tightly, lower heat and cook, simmering for 15 minutes.
13
Uncover and cook 5 minutes more.
14
Remove the bay leaf and thyme sprigs.
15
Serve immediately with the remaining thyme sprigs for garnish.

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* 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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 boneless skinless whole chicken breasts, halved, about 1 1/2 pounds, Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste, 8 ripe plum tomatoes, about 1 1/4 pounds, 2 tablespoons olive oil, and more.

Yes, Chicken Breasts With Tomato, Red Pepper and Thyme 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!