Mediterranean Chicken Recipe

Name: Mediterranean Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 8 skinless boneless chicken breast halves (about 2 1/2 pounds); 1 1/2 pounds assorted wild mushrooms (such as oyster, crimini, and stemmed shiitake), sliced; 1 1/2 cups low-salt chicken broth; 2/3 cup pitted Kalamata olives; 3 plum tomatoes, seeded, diced; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tablespoon chopped shallot; 1 tablespoon drained capers; 2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) chilled butter; 1 cup teardrop tomatoes (red and yellow); 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley; 3 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted; Caper berries, halved (optional)

Servings: persons

6 tablespoons olive oil, divided
8 skinless boneless chicken breast halves (about 2 1/2 pounds)
1 1/2 pounds assorted wild mushrooms (such as oyster, crimini, and stemmed shiitake), sliced
1 1/2 cups low-salt chicken broth
2/3 cup pitted Kalamata olives
3 plum tomatoes, seeded, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon chopped shallot
1 tablespoon drained capers
2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) chilled butter
1 cup teardrop tomatoes (red and yellow)
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
3 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted
Caper berries, halved (optional)

1
Preheat oven to 200F.
2
Heat 3 tablespoons oil in large skillet over high heat.
3
Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper.
4
Working in 2 batches, add chicken to skillet.
5
Cook until brown and just cooked through, about 3 minutes per side.
6
Transfer to ovenproof plate and place in oven to keep warm.
7
Discard oil from skillet.
8
Add 3 tablespoons oil to same skillet over high heat.
9
Add mushrooms; saute until wilted and beginning to brown, about 3 minutes.
10
Add broth; boil until almost all liquid evaporates, about 5 minutes.
11
Add olives, plum tomatoes, garlic, shallot, and capers.
12
Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
13
Reduce heat to medium and simmer until liquid is reduced by half, about 7 minutes.
14
Add butter; stir until melted.
15
Mix in teardrop tomatoes.
16
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
17
Spoon mushroom mixture over chicken.
18
Sprinkle parsley and pine nuts over.
19
Garnish with caper berries, if desired, and serve.

981

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

103

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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

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: 6 tablespoons olive oil, divided, 8 skinless boneless chicken breast halves (about 2 1/2 pounds), 1 1/2 pounds assorted wild mushrooms (such as oyster, crimini, and stemmed shiitake), sliced, 1 1/2 cups low-salt chicken broth, and more.

Yes, Mediterranean Chicken 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!

Mediterranean Chicken

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