Mediterranean Chicken Stew Recipe

Name: Mediterranean Chicken Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, cut into 3/4-inch chunks; Coarse salt and fresh ground pepper; 3 teaspoons olive oil; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 can (15.5 ounces) chickpeas, drained and rinsed; 4 plum tomatoes, cored and cut into 1/2-inch pieces (2 cups); 2 tablespoons chopped pitted kalamata olives (about 5); 1 teaspoon white-wine vinegar; 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley; Polenta (recipe page 360), for serving

Servings: persons

1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, cut into 3/4-inch chunks
Coarse salt and fresh ground pepper
3 teaspoons olive oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (15.5 ounces) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
4 plum tomatoes, cored and cut into 1/2-inch pieces (2 cups)
2 tablespoons chopped pitted kalamata olives (about 5)
1 teaspoon white-wine vinegar
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Polenta (recipe page 360), for serving

1
Season the chicken with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
2
In a large nonstick skillet, heat 2 teaspoons of the oil over medium-high heat.
3
Add the chicken, and cook, turning occasionally, until golden, 3 to 4 minutes.
4
Transfer to a plate.
5
Reduce the heat to medium-low; add the remaining teaspoon oil to the skillet.
6
Add the garlic, and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
7
Add the chickpeas and 1 cup water.
8
Bring to a boil; cook until the liquid is reduced by half, about 2 minutes.
9
Add the tomatoes; cook over medium heat until starting to break down, 3 to 4 minutes.
10
Add the olives, vinegar, and chicken along with any accumulated juices to the pan; toss until warmed through, about 1 minute.
11
Stir in the parsley.
12
Serve over the polenta.
13
This recipe can also be made with 1 1/2 pounds peeled and deveined shrimp instead of chicken; replace the chick peas with cannellini beans.

650

kcal

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, cut into 3/4-inch chunks, Coarse salt and fresh ground pepper, 3 teaspoons olive oil, 4 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Mediterranean Chicken Stew falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

Mediterranean Chicken Stew

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