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Skillet Chicken with a Sicilian Twist: A Flavorful Delight!

A flavorful skillet chicken dish with a Sicilian twist, featuring olives, capers, and fresh basil.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 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

Method
 

  1. Season the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper on both sides.
  2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
  3. 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.
  4. In the same skillet, add the diced onion and sauté for about 3-4 minutes until softened.
  5. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
  6. Stir in the cherry tomatoes, Kalamata olives, capers, oregano, and red pepper flakes. Cook for about 5 minutes until the tomatoes start to soften.
  7. Return the chicken to the skillet and pour the lemon juice over the top.
  8. Simmer for another 2-3 minutes to heat through and allow the flavors to meld.
  9. Remove from heat and sprinkle with fresh basil before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 30gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4g

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.

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