Greek Chicken With Tomato-Feta Cheese Sauce Recipe

Name: Greek Chicken With Tomato-Feta Cheese Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 -4 tablespoons oil (more if needed); 1 small onion, finely chopped (or use 3 shallots, chopped); 1 tablespoon fresh minced garlic (optional); 2 -4 teaspoons dried oregano; 1 teaspoon dried basil; 1 -2 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes (optional or to taste); 4 chicken thighs (with leg attached, or use chicken breasts with skin on); salt and pepper; 2 cups canned crushed tomatoes (can use a bit more than 2 cups); 1/2 cup dry white wine (if using chicken broth use 1 cup) or 1/2 cup chicken broth (if using chicken broth use 1 cup); 1 cup feta cheese; 1/2 cup kalamata olive (or to taste)

Servings: persons

2 -4 tablespoons oil (more if needed)
1 small onion, finely chopped (or use 3 shallots, chopped)
1 tablespoon fresh minced garlic (optional)
2 -4 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 -2 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes (optional or to taste)
4 chicken thighs (with leg attached, or use chicken breasts with skin on)
salt and pepper
2 cups canned crushed tomatoes (can use a bit more than 2 cups)
1/2 cup dry white wine (if using chicken broth use 1 cup) or 1/2 cup chicken broth (if using chicken broth use 1 cup)
1 cup feta cheese
1/2 cup kalamata olive (or to taste)

1
Heat oil in a heavy large skillet over medium-high heat (I use my electric skillet for this).
2
Add in onions or shallots, garlic (if using) red pepper flakes (if using) oregano and basil; saute for about 5 minutes.
3
Season the chicken with salt and pepper, then add in the chicken, skin side down to the skillet; brown to 5 minutes.
4
Turn the chicken over with tongs and add in the crushed tomatoes and wine (or broth if using) bring to a simmer; cover the skillet.
5
Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until the chicken is cooked through (about 25 minutes).
6
Transfer the chicken to a plate.
7
Boil the sauce over high heat for about 5 minutes to thicken.
8
Mix in cheese and olives and simmer until heated through (about 5-6 minutes).
9
Serve with hot cooked noodles.

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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 -4 tablespoons oil (more if needed), 1 small onion, finely chopped (or use 3 shallots, chopped), 1 tablespoon fresh minced garlic (optional), 2 -4 teaspoons dried oregano, and more.

Yes, Greek Chicken With Tomato-Feta Cheese Sauce 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.

Greek Chicken With Tomato-Feta Cheese Sauce

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