Ingredients for Aegean Chicken
- 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 (14 ounce) can marinated artichoke hearts, drained (reserve 2 tablespoons marinade)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 8 ounces sliced fresh mushrooms
- 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 2 tablespoons dry sherry (optional)
- 1/2 cup pitted Kalamata olives
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How to Make Aegean Chicken
- Cut 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts into 2-3 pieces each.
- Gently pound chicken to 1/4-inch thickness between sheets of plastic wrap (using a meat mallet).
- In a shallow dish, combine 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Dredge chicken in flour mixture.
- Drain 14 oz can artichoke hearts, reserving 2 tablespoons of marinade.
- Heat 2 tablespoons reserved artichoke marinade and 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Brown chicken in the oil mixture for about 3-4 minutes per side, until lightly golden.
- Transfer chicken to a 9x13 inch baking dish. Reserve pan drippings.
- Add 2 tablespoons butter to the reserved pan drippings. Melt over medium heat.
- Add 8 oz sliced mushrooms to the skillet and sauté for 3 minutes, until softened.
- Transfer mushrooms to a bowl. Set aside.
- Add 1 (14.5 oz) can of undrained diced tomatoes, 2 cloves minced garlic, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1/2 teaspoon dried basil, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper to the skillet.
- Simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened.
- Pour tomato mixture over chicken in the baking dish.
- Drizzle with 2 tablespoons dry sherry (optional).
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 15 minutes.
- Add the reserved mushrooms and 1/2 cup pitted Kalamata olives to the baking dish. Gently combine with the artichoke hearts.
- Bake for another 10 minutes, or until bubbly and chicken is cooked through.
- Serve over hot cooked pasta or rice.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
65 g
Sugar
24g
Fat
27g
Carbs
8g
