Chicken with Tomatoes and Olives

This is a dish adopted from the Liguria region of Italy combining chicken with tomatoes and black olives. Serve with herbed potatoes and crusty bread.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 35 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 595 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary
• 4 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
• 3 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped
• ½ cup black olives, halved
• 6 cloves garlic, pressed
• ½ (750 milliliter) bottle dry white wine

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place chicken breasts between 2 sheets of plastic wrap. Using a meat tenderizing hammer, pound each breast to about 1/2 inch thick.

Step 2

In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Briefly cook chicken breasts in oil, turning to lightly brown both sides. Add garlic and rosemary, and continue cooking until garlic is soft. Pour wine into pan, and cover pan with lid. Bring to a boil, and simmer for about 5 minutes.

Step 3

Add tomatoes and olives to the pan; continue cooking, covered, for approximately 10 minutes