Mediterranean-Style Chicken

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Servings: 4 Difficulty: Intermediate
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Juicy chicken breasts simmered in a rich tomato and wine sauce with herbs and olives.
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Mediterranean-Style Chicken

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 4 Calories: 374.6

Description

This Mediterranean-Style Chicken is a comforting yet elegant weeknight dinner that balances tender, juicy chicken with a robust, aromatic sauce. The dish features skinless chicken breasts browned to perfection and then simmered in a blend of canned tomatoes, dry red wine, and fresh garlic. Earthy dried basil and briny pimiento-stuffed olives add depth and a classic Mediterranean flair. The sauce is thickened slightly for a luxurious texture that coats the chicken beautifully. Served over a bed of spaghetti, this meal brings the warmth of a family-style Italian or Greek table to your home. It is simple enough for busy evenings but sophisticated enough for guests, offering a satisfying, protein-packed experience that feels both hearty and refined.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Rinse the chicken breasts and pat them dry with paper towels.
  2. Spray a 10-inch skillet with nonstick cooking spray and preheat over medium heat.
  3. Add the chicken to the skillet and brown for 10 to 15 minutes, turning occasionally to brown evenly on all sides.
  4. Add the undrained canned tomatoes, dry red wine, sugar, crushed dried basil, minced garlic, bay leaf, and water to the skillet.
  5. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low.
  6. Cover the skillet and simmer for about 35 minutes, or until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
  7. Transfer the chicken to a serving dish and keep warm.
  8. In a small bowl, stir together the cornstarch and remaining water until smooth.
  9. Stir the cornstarch mixture into the tomato sauce in the skillet.
  10. Cook and stir the sauce until it thickens and becomes bubbly, about 2 minutes.
  11. Serve the chicken and sauce over cooked spaghetti.
  12. Garnish with sliced pimiento-stuffed olives if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 374.6kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8.2g13%
Saturated Fat 2.3g12%
Cholesterol 192.9mg65%
Sodium 168.0mg8%
Total Carbohydrate 0.0g0%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
Sugars 0.0g
Protein 70.4g141%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: chicken, mediterranean, tomato sauce, garlic, red wine, spaghetti, basil, olives, dinner, easy, weeknight, skillet, simmered, protein, comfort food
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