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25 Minute Sicilian Olive Chicken – DELICIOSO

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25 minute Sicilian olive chicken is deliciso. The title explains the dish entirely. I love chicken, olives, Italian seasoning, spinach, and diced tomatoes. In light if this, Sicilian olive chicken suits me perfectly. I was first inspired by the recipe one night when I was having guests over. Some chicken breasts were lurking in the fridge along with the other ingredients in my pantry. I had it made up in less than 25 minutes and my dinner guests went wild. I simply didn't have the heart to tell them how easy it was to make. Give our 25 minute Sicilian olive chicken a try and have your family and friends shout out: Deliciso!
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Difficulty Beginner
Time
Prep Time: 10 min Cook Time: 15 min Total Time: 25 mins
Servings 4
Calories 280
Best Season Suitable throughout the year
Description

I was having dinner guests over one night and needed dinner in a hurry. I didn't want just any dinner, however. I wanted something on the Italian side and certainly something that would impress them. Then I came up with the idea of Sicilian olive chicken. The results certainly didn't let me down.

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Ingredients
  • 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut in half)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 1 - 2 tablespoon olive oil for frying
  • 1 can 540 ml or 15 oz of Italian diced tomatoes (If you can't find Italian, use the regular diced tomatoes.)
  • 1/2 cup green and black olives, mixed (If you don't have black, just use green.)
  • 1 tablespoon capers
  • 1 - 2 large handfuls of baby spinach (You can also use frozen if you have it on hand.)
Instructions
  1. Season the chicken on both sides with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. 

  2. Add oil to a pan over medium high heat. Place the chicken in and fry until cooked through and browned on both sides. This should take about 5 or 6 minutes. Once cooked, set aside on a plate. 

  3. In the same pan, add in the tomatoes and stir to deglaze the pan. Next, add in the olives, capers, and spinach. Place a lid on and allow to simmer until the spinach wilts down. 

  4. Stir the sauce until well incorporated. Place the chicken back in, spoon sauce over the top and serve.

  5. Enjoy your 25 minutes Sicilian olive chicken.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 1


Amount Per Serving
Calories 280kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8.4g13%
Saturated Fat 1.8g9%
Cholesterol 280mg94%
Sodium 400mg17%
Total Carbohydrate 2g1%
Protein 12g24%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. Nutritional values are a within reason estimate and my vary depending on several factors.

Note

I always cut my chicken breasts in half to allow faster even cooking. You can use the whole breast, just adjust the cooking time accordingly.

The ingredients and amounts used are my suggestions only. Feel free to alter them to suit your tastes. 

Keywords: Italian Cuisine, Chicken Recipes, Dinner Ideas, 30 Minute Recipes
David Hood
A Food Blogger

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Hey, I’m David Hood And I’m so happy you’re here!! So many of my favorite memories in life seem to take place around the table, especially when surrounded by people I love. And of course, all the better when nourished by some seriously delicious foodHappy Cooking!