Chicken with Tomatoes and Olives
The health benefits of olives (and olive oil) come from the monounsaturated fats they contain. Olives are usually cured in a brine, salt, or olive oil, so if you must watch your salt intake, be careful how many you eat.
Serves: 4Hands-on: 20 minutesTotal: 50 minutesDifficulty: Easy
Serves: 4
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp. olive oil
- 1 cup onion, chopped
- 1 tsp. garlic, minced
- 1 cups chopped red bell pepper
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (4 oz. each)
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 1 tsp. oregano
- 1 cup pitted kalamata olives
Directions
- Heat olive oil over medium heat in large skillet. Add onions, garlic, and peppers; sauté for about 5 minutes until onions are translucent. Add chicken pieces; cook for about 6 minutes each side until lightly brown.
- Add tomatoes and oregano. Reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes. Add olives; simmer an additional 10 minutes before serving.
Amount per serving | |
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Calories | 300 |
Total Fat | 17g |
Saturated Fat | 1.5g |
Cholesterol | 65mg |
Sodium | 530mg |
Total Carbohydrate | 2g |
Dietary Fiber | 2g |
Sugars | 5g |
Protein | 24g |
Recipe Information
Serves: 4
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp. olive oil
- 1 cup onion, chopped
- 1 tsp. garlic, minced
- 1 cups chopped red bell pepper
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (4 oz. each)
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 1 tsp. oregano
- 1 cup pitted kalamata olives
Directions
- Heat olive oil over medium heat in large skillet. Add onions, garlic, and peppers; sauté for about 5 minutes until onions are translucent. Add chicken pieces; cook for about 6 minutes each side until lightly brown.
- Add tomatoes and oregano. Reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes. Add olives; simmer an additional 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Information
Amount per serving | |
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Calories | 300 |
Total Fat | 17g |
Saturated Fat | 1.5g |
Cholesterol | 65mg |
Sodium | 530mg |
Total Carbohydrate | 2g |
Dietary Fiber | 2g |
Sugars | 5g |
Protein | 24g |