Poached Chicken With Tomatoes, Olives, And Green Beans Recipe

Name: Poached Chicken With Tomatoes, Olives, And Green Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 skinless boneless chicken breast halves (1 3/4 lb total); 1 tablespoon plus 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt; 5 cups water; 1 3/4 cups low-sodium chicken broth (14 fl oz); 1 fresh thyme sprig; 3/4 lb haricots verts or other thin green beans, trimmed; 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 lb tomatoes, cut into 1/4-inch dice (3 cups); 1/2 cup brine-cured green and black olives such as picholine and Kalamata, pitted and chopped; 1 tablespoon torn fresh oregano leaves; 1/8 teaspoon black pepper

Servings: persons

4 skinless boneless chicken breast halves (1 3/4 lb total)
1 tablespoon plus 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
5 cups water
1 3/4 cups low-sodium chicken broth (14 fl oz)
1 fresh thyme sprig
3/4 lb haricots verts or other thin green beans, trimmed
5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 lb tomatoes, cut into 1/4-inch dice (3 cups)
1/2 cup brine-cured green and black olives such as picholine and Kalamata, pitted and chopped
1 tablespoon torn fresh oregano leaves
1/8 teaspoon black pepper

1
Sprinkle chicken all over with 1 tablespoon salt and let stand.
2
While chicken is standing, bring water, broth, and thyme to a boil in a 4- to 6-quart heavy pot, then add beans and cook, uncovered, until crisp-tender, 3 to 6 minutes. Transfer beans with a slotted spoon to a bowl and toss with 1 tablespoon oil and salt and pepper to taste.
3
Add salted chicken to broth and cook at a bare simmer, uncovered, 6 minutes. Remove pot from heat and let stand, covered, until chicken is cooked through, about 15 minutes .
4
Transfer chicken with tongs to a cutting board and cool, about 5 minutes.
5
While chicken is cooling, stir together tomatoes, olives, oregano, pepper, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and 4 tablespoons oil in a bowl.
6
Holding a knife at a 45-degree angle, cut chicken across the grain into 1-inch-thick slices.
7
Divide green beans among 4 plates, then arrange sliced chicken over beans and top with tomato olive mixture.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 skinless boneless chicken breast halves (1 3/4 lb total), 1 tablespoon plus 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, 5 cups water, 1 3/4 cups low-sodium chicken broth (14 fl oz), and more.

Yes, Poached Chicken With Tomatoes, Olives, And Green Beans 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.

Poached Chicken With Tomatoes, Olives, And Green Beans

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