Chicken Pizzaioli Recipe

Name: Chicken Pizzaioli
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 (15 ounce) cans whole tomatoes (you can used diced tomatoes if you'd like); 8 medium garlic cloves, minced; 20 pitted black olives, quartered; 4 tablespoons fresh oregano, chopped (or 1 tablespoon dried); 2 teaspoons sugar; fresh ground black pepper, to taste; 1 cup sherry wine; 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 4 medium garlic cloves, minced; 6 (5 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breast halves (I like to dice mine, but you can keep them whole if you want); salt, to taste; fresh ground black pepper, to taste

Servings: persons

2 (15 ounce) cans whole tomatoes (you can used diced tomatoes if you'd like)
8 medium garlic cloves, minced
20 pitted black olives, quartered
4 tablespoons fresh oregano, chopped (or 1 tablespoon dried)
2 teaspoons sugar
fresh ground black pepper, to taste
1 cup sherry wine
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
4 medium garlic cloves, minced
6 (5 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breast halves (I like to dice mine, but you can keep them whole if you want)
salt, to taste
fresh ground black pepper, to taste

1
Place chicken in a bowl and use a fork to poke holes all over it.
2
Pour sherry over the chicken and let it marinate about 30 minutes.
3
You can chop things and prepare the sauce while you're waiting for the chicken to marinate.
4
FOR SAUCE: In a medium-sized saucepan, simmer the tomatoes, with their juice, and the garlic for 10 minutes.
5
Use a spoon to break up the tomatoes.
6
Add olives and oregano.
7
Cook 5 more minutes.
8
Add sugar and pepper and test for seasoning, adding in more if necessary.
9
Cover and keep warm while the chicken is cooking.
10
FOR CHICKEN: Heat olive oil in a non-stick skillet.
11
Add garlic and saute about 30 seconds.
12
Raise heat and brown chicken on both sides (about 1 minute).
13
Season both sides with salt and pepper, then lower heat and cook 5 minutes.
14
Remove from pan and spoon sauce over chicken.
15
NOTE: If you want, you can serve this over spaghetti or other pasta.

697

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Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 (15 ounce) cans whole tomatoes (you can used diced tomatoes if you'd like), 8 medium garlic cloves, minced, 20 pitted black olives, quartered, 4 tablespoons fresh oregano, chopped (or 1 tablespoon dried), and more.

Yes, Chicken Pizzaioli 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 Pizzaioli

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