Description
A flavorful skillet chicken dish with a Sicilian twist, featuring olives, capers, and fresh basil.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 pounds)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup pitted Kalamata olives, sliced
- 1/4 cup capers, rinsed and drained
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper on both sides.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken breasts and cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the diced onion and sauté for about 3-4 minutes until softened.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the cherry tomatoes, Kalamata olives, capers, oregano, and red pepper flakes. Cook for about 5 minutes until the tomatoes start to soften.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and pour the lemon juice over the top.
- Simmer for another 2-3 minutes to heat through and allow the flavors to meld.
- Remove from heat and sprinkle with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
- For a creamier sauce, add 1/4 cup of heavy cream to the skillet just before returning the chicken.
- For a vegetarian option, substitute the chicken with eggplant slices or portobello mushrooms and adjust cooking times accordingly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg