Chicken Genovese Recipe

Name: Chicken Genovese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 20 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut in strips); 1 cup olive oil; 1 (32 ounce) can Italian plum tomatoes; 2 shallots (sliced); 2 cups mushrooms (sliced); 1 red pepper (sliced); 1/2 cup pitted Spanish olives (sliced in half); 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary; 2 teaspoons ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon celery salt; 2 tablespoons sugar; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 1/2 cup grated cheese

Servings: persons

20 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut in strips)
1 cup olive oil
1 (32 ounce) can Italian plum tomatoes
2 shallots (sliced)
2 cups mushrooms (sliced)
1 red pepper (sliced)
1/2 cup pitted Spanish olives (sliced in half)
3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary
2 teaspoons ground black pepper
1 teaspoon celery salt
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup grated cheese

1
In saucepan over medium heat, place 1/2 cup olive oil.
2
When hot, add mushrooms, shallots and red peppers.
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Cook for 3 to 4 minutes or until mushrooms start to soften.
4
Turn to low heat.
5
Crush plum tomatoes by hand and add.
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Stir thoroughly.
7
Add basil, rosemary, black pepper, celery salt and sugar, and simmer for 15 minutes.
8
Add Spanish olives.
9
This sauce can be made ahead of time if desired.
10
When ready to eat, cut chicken in thin strips, approximately l ounce.
11
Lightly coat with flour and place in hot frying pan, over medium heat, containing 1/2 cup olive oil.
12
When chicken is golden brown, turn it over.
13
Add prepared sauce to chicken and add 1/2 cup heavy cream.
14
Stir thoroughly.
15
Serve Chicken Genovese over pasta or white rice.
16
Top with grated cheese and fresh parsley, if desired.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 20 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut in strips), 1 cup olive oil, 1 (32 ounce) can Italian plum tomatoes, 2 shallots (sliced), and more.

Yes, Chicken Genovese 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.

Chicken Genovese

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