Name: Tuscan Chicken With Olives and Capers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 2 tsp. olive oil, divided use; 4 (4 oz.) each raw chicken breasts, boneless, skinless; 4 medium shallots, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, chopped; 1 (15 oz) can diced tomatoes, no salt added; 1 bay leaf; 2 tsp. fresh thyme, chopped; Ground black pepper (to taste; optional); 1 Tbsp. capers; 2 Tbsp. sliced black olives; 2 cups cooked brown rice

This chicken recipe gets bold flavor from capers, tomatoes, and olives.

Give it even more richness with kalamata or other specialty olives.

3.42 from 17 votes

Tuscan Chicken With Olives and Capers

This chicken dish gets bold flavor from capers, tomatoes, and olives. Give it even more richness with kalamata or other specialty olives.

Course dinner

Cuisine Italian

Keyword chicken

Prep Time 15 mins

Cook Time 20 mins

Total Time 35 mins

Servings 4 servings

Calories 298 kcal

Author BODi

Ingredients

2 tsp. olive oil, divided use
4 (4 oz.) each raw chicken breasts, boneless, skinless
4 medium shallots, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 (15 oz) can diced tomatoes, no salt added
1 bay leaf
2 tsp. fresh thyme, chopped
Ground black pepper (to taste; optional)
1 Tbsp. capers
2 Tbsp. sliced black olives
2 cups cooked brown rice

Instructions

Heat 1 tsp. oil in medium skillet over medium-high heat.
Add chicken; cook for 3 minutes on each side. Remove from pan. Keep warm.
Heat remaining 1 tsp. oil over medium-high heat.
Add shallots; cook, stirring frequently, for 3 to 4 minutes, or until translucent.
Add garlic; cook, stirring frequently, for 1 minute.
Add tomatoes, bay leaf, and thyme. Season with pepper if desired; cook, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes.
Add capers, olives, and chicken; cook, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes, or until chicken is no longer pink in the middle. Remove bay leaf.
Divide rice evenly between four serving plates. Top with chicken breast and sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Tuscan Chicken With Olives and Capers

Amount Per Serving (1 serving)

Calories 298 Calories from Fat 63

% Daily Value*

Fat 7g11%

Saturated Fat 1g6%

Cholesterol 67mg22%

Sodium 478mg21%

Carbohydrates 33g11%

Fiber 4g17%

Sugar 4g4%

Protein 26g52%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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1 Yellow
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