Olive Chicken II

Chicken breasts simmered with wine, chicken broth, olives, tomatoes and a smattering of herbs and spices. Serve with saffron rice, if desired.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 45 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 276 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• salt to taste
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 bay leaf
• ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
• 4 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1 ¼ cups chicken broth
• 8 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
• 4 tomatoes, peeled and quartered
• 20 pimento-stuffed green olives
• 1 ¼ cups dry white wine

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Season chicken with salt. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium high heat; brown chicken in oil, about 5 minutes each side. Add garlic, bay leaf, thyme and pepper and mix well, then stir in tomatoes, olives, wine and broth.

Step 2

Reduce heat to low and simmer, uncovered, for 45 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and juices run clear. Remove garlic and bay leaf and serve.