Kalamata Olive Chicken

Name: Kalamata Olive Chicken
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 3/4 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne; 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper; 6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves; 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil; 6 1/2 tablespoons butter, chilled and divided; 1/2 cup onion, chopped; 2 teaspoons garlic, minced; 1 1/4 cups tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped; 1/2 cup chicken broth; 16 -18 kalamata olives, pitted and sliced; salt & fresh ground pepper

Submitted by sweetcakes

"This sounds like a nice healthy weeknight meal. Found this in a bridgeclub cookbook."

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Ready In:: 1hr 10mins
Ingredients:: 12
Serves:: 6

ingredients

³⁄₄ teaspoon dried oregano
¹⁄₂ teaspoon cayenne
¹⁄₂ teaspoon fresh ground pepper
6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1 ¹⁄₂ tablespoons olive oil
6 ¹⁄₂ tablespoons butter, chilled and divided
¹⁄₂ cup onion, chopped
2 teaspoons garlic, minced
1 ¹⁄₄ cups tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped
¹⁄₂ cup chicken broth
16 -18 kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
salt & fresh ground pepper

directions

In a small bowl, combine oregano, cayenne, and 1/2 tsp pepper and rub into both sides of chichen breasts.
Cover and let stand 30 minute
In a large, heavy skilet, heat olive oil and 1 1/2 Tbs of the butter over med heat.
Add chicken and cook until golden, about 5 min per side.
Transfer to platter and cover with foil to keep warm.
In a med skillet, melt 2 Tbsp of the butter over med heat. Add onions and cook 5 minute.
Add garlic and tomatoes and cook 2 minute
Add chicken broth and olives and cook 5 min, stirring occasionally.
Season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir in remaining 3 Tbsp butter, 1 Tbsp at a time.
Spoon sauce over chicken and serve.