Sauteed Chicken Breasts With Tomato-Olive-Butter Sa

Name: Sauteed Chicken Breasts With Tomato-Olive-Butter Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 teaspoon dried oregano, crumbled; 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1 1/2 tablespoons butter; 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil; 6 large boneless skinless chicken breasts; Sauce; 3 tablespoons butter; 1/2 cup chopped onion; 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped garlic; 1 1/4 cups drained chopped Italian plum tomatoes; 1/2 cup chicken broth; 12 kalamata olives, pitted and sliced; 8 green olives, pitted and sliced; 1 tablespoon capers, rinsed (optional); 6 tablespoons chilled butter, cut into pieces; egg noodles or rice

Servings: persons

3/4 teaspoon dried oregano, crumbled
3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 1/2 tablespoons butter
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
6 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
Sauce
3 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 1/2 teaspoons chopped garlic
1 1/4 cups drained chopped Italian plum tomatoes
1/2 cup chicken broth
12 kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
8 green olives, pitted and sliced
1 tablespoon capers, rinsed (optional)
6 tablespoons chilled butter, cut into pieces
egg noodles or rice

1
For chicken: Mix oregano, garlic powder, cayenne and black pepper in a small bowl.
2
Rub spice mixture on both sides of chicken breasts.
3
Cover and let stand 30 minutes.
4
Melt butter with olive oil in large skillet over high heat.
5
Add chicken and saute until golden-brown and just springy to touch, about 5 minutes per side.
6
Transfer chicken to large platter, tent with foil to keep warm.
7
For sauce: Melt 3 tblsps butter in medium skillet over medium-high heat.
8
Add onion and saute until softened, about 5 minutes.
9
Add garlic and tomatoes and saute 2 minutes.
10
Add stock and olives and cook 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
11
Pour any juices accumulated in platter with chicken into sauce.
12
Mix in chilled butter, a bit at a time, whisking, just until blended into sauce and sauce is glossy.
13
Season.
14
Spoon over chicken,.

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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.

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 teaspoon dried oregano, crumbled, 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and more.

Yes, Sauteed Chicken Breasts With Tomato-Olive-Butter 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.

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Sauteed Chicken Breasts With Tomato-Olive-Butter Sauce

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