Mediterranean-Style Chicken

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Servings: 4 Difficulty: Intermediate
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A bright and zesty tomato-garlic sauce simmered with tender chicken, served over pasta with olives.
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This Mediterranean-Style Chicken is a comforting weeknight classic that balances savory and bright flavors. Lean chicken breasts are pan-seared until golden, then simmered in a rich sauce made from canned tomatoes, red wine, garlic, and dried basil. A touch of sugar rounds out the acidity of the tomatoes, while pimiento-stuffed olives add a salty, briny finish. Served over spaghetti, this dish offers a satisfying, home-cooked meal that feels both elegant and effortless. It’s perfect for busy evenings when you crave something flavorful without spending hours in the kitchen. The tender chicken absorbs the aromatic herbs and garlic, creating a deeply satisfying protein-packed dinner for the whole family.

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Mediterranean-Style Chicken

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 4 Calories: 374.6

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This Mediterranean-Style Chicken is a comforting weeknight classic that balances savory and bright flavors. Lean chicken breasts are pan-seared until golden, then simmered in a rich sauce made from canned tomatoes, red wine, garlic, and dried basil. A touch of sugar rounds out the acidity of the tomatoes, while pimiento-stuffed olives add a salty, briny finish. Served over spaghetti, this dish offers a satisfying, home-cooked meal that feels both elegant and effortless. It&# 226;ÂÂs perfect for busy evenings when you crave something flavorful without spending hours in the kitchen. The tender chicken absorbs the aromatic herbs and garlic, creating a deeply satisfying protein-packed dinner for the whole family.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Rinse chicken breasts and pat dry with paper towels.
  2. Spray a 10-inch skillet with nonstick cooking spray and preheat over medium heat.
  3. Add chicken to the skillet and brown for 10 to 15 minutes, turning occasionally to brown evenly on all sides.
  4. Add undrained tomatoes, red wine, sugar, crushed dried basil, minced garlic, and bay leaf to the skillet.
  5. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low.
  6. Cover and simmer for about 35 minutes, or until chicken is tender and cooked through.
  7. Transfer chicken to a serving dish and keep warm.
  8. In a small bowl, stir together water and cornstarch until smooth.
  9. Stir the cornstarch mixture into the tomato sauce in the skillet.
  10. Cook and stir the sauce until thickened and bubbly, then continue to cook and stir for 2 minutes more.
  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, basil, spaghetti, olives, red wine, pan seared, simmered, weeknight dinner, easy recipe, protein, comfort food, italian inspired
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