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Mediterranean Smothered Chicken
Mediterranean Smothered Chicken is decadent, yet easy dinner recipe. Liven up a package of boring chicken breasts tonight!
👥 4 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 50 min⏳ Prep: 20 min🔥 Cook: 30 min👤 Kristin Porter📖 iowagirleats
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- ●skillet
- ●pot
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Brush both sides of chicken breasts with extra virgin olive oil then season with garlic salt and pepper. Saute in a large, nonstick sprayed skillet over medium-high heat for ⏱️ 3-4 minutes a side, or until no longer pink in the center. Remove to a plate then set aside.
chicken breasts (~2lbs, pounded to an even thickness)4extra virgin olive oil2 Tablespoonsgarlic salt and peppersalt and pepper
2
Add pasta to a large pot of salted, boiling water then cook until al dente. Drain then set aside.
3
Let chicken skillet cool off the heat for a few minutes, then return to burner and reduce heat to medium. Add extra virgin olive oil and shallots then season with salt and pepper and saute until translucent, about ⏱️ 3 minutes. Add garlic then saute for 30 more seconds, stirring constantly.
extra virgin olive oil2 Tablespoonslarge shallot (chopped)1garlic salt and peppersalt and pepper
4
Add roasted tomatoes, artichoke hearts, capers, and lemon zest then saute until heated through, about ⏱️ 2 minutes. Add chicken broth, half & half, lemon juice, parmesan cheese, and basil then reduce sauce slightly, about ⏱️ 2 minutes.
capers (drained)2 Tablespoonslemon zest1 teaspoon
5
Divide pasta among plates then top with a chicken breast. Smother with tomato and artichoke mixture.
Nutrition Facts
calories
459 kcal
fat Content
15 g
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
2 g
sugar Content
3 g
sodium Content
603 mg
protein Content
33 g
trans Fat Content
0.01 g
cholesterol Content
84 mg
carbohydrate Content
48 g
saturated Fat Content
4 g
unsaturated Fat Content
8 g
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