Chicken with Olives, Tomato and Basil

Recipe by: Holly Clegg | from Too Hot in the Kitchen

Cookstr

Course: Main Course

Total Time: Under 30 Minutes

Skill Level: Easy

Cost: Inexpensive

Photo by: Joseph DeLeo

Here’s a one skillet quick chicken recipe with fresh ingredients that infuse the chicken with incredible flavor. Best if use Kalamata olives and fresh basil.

Yield: Makes 4 servings

INGREDIENTS

1½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts (pounded thin if desired)
1 teaspoon paprika
Salt and pepper to taste
¼ cup lemon juice
¼ cup chopped onion
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
1/3 cup sliced Kalamata olives
¼ cup chopped fresh basil or 1 tablespoon dried basil leaves
1/3 cup chopped Italian parsley

Directions

1. Sprinkle chicken with paprika, salt and pepper; drizzle with lemon juice.

2. In large nonstick skillet over medium heat, coated with nonstick cooking spray, cook chicken on each side until chicken is golden, about 3-5 minutes each side.

3. Add onion, garlic, tomatoes and olives, cooking for several minutes or until tomatoes begin to soften. Sprinkle with basil and parsley before serving.