Delicious Green Olive Chicken Recipe

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Delicious Green Olive Chicken Recipe
Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
45 mins
Total Time:
65mins
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Recipe by Administrator
Published on March 14, 2024

This green olive chicken recipe is a savory and flavorful dish that is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion. The combination of tender chicken, briny green olives, and fragrant spices will delight your taste buds and leave you craving more. This easy to make recipe is sure to become a family favorite!

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup pitted green olives
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, paprika, and cumin.
  2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
  3. Add the chicken breasts and cook until browned on both sides, about 5 minutes per side.
  4. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  5. In the same skillet, add onion and garlic and sauté until softened, about 3 minutes.
  6. Stir in the green olives, red pepper flakes, and chicken broth.
  7. Return the chicken to the skillet and cover. Cook for about 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
  8. Serve the green olive chicken hot with your favorite side dish.
  9. Enjoy!

Interesting Facts

  • Green olives provide a unique tangy flavor to the dish.
  • This recipe is a great way to change up your usual chicken dinner routine.
  • Leftovers of this dish taste even better the next day!