Chicken In Olive Red Wine Sauce Recipe

Indulge in this elegant and flavorful low-carb Italian chicken dinner! Juicy chicken breasts are cooked to perfection in a rich red wine sauce with olives, crispy bacon, and aromatic herbs. Ready in under 40 minutes, this recipe is perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion.

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 35 mins
Calories 293.2 kcal
Protein 60g
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Ingredients for Chicken In Olive Red Wine Sauce

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How to Make Chicken In Olive Red Wine Sauce

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add diced bacon and cook until crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside.
  2. Add chopped onion to the skillet and cook until softened, about 3-5 minutes. Add minced garlic, black pepper, and chopped rosemary; cook for 1 minute more, stirring constantly.
  3. Add chicken breasts to the skillet and cook, turning frequently, until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.
  4. Pour in red wine, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Add the halved Kalamata olives and the cooked bacon back to the skillet.
  5. Bring the sauce to a simmer, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the juices run clear when pierced with a fork. Add salt to taste.
  6. Remove the chicken from the skillet and place on a serving platter.
  7. Sprinkle with croutons and fresh parsley before serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

23 g

Sugar

7g

Fat

14g

Carbs

3g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Chicken In Olive Red Wine Sauce?

Chicken In Olive Red Wine Sauce takes about 45 minutes from start to finish — roughly 10 minutes to prepare and 35 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Chicken In Olive Red Wine Sauce?

Chicken In Olive Red Wine Sauce has approximately 293.2 calories per serving, with about 60 g protein, 3 g carbohydrates and 17 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Chicken In Olive Red Wine Sauce?

The key ingredients for Chicken In Olive Red Wine Sauce are Bacon, Onion, Garlic Cloves, Pepper, Fresh Rosemary, Fresh Thyme. See the full list with measurements above.

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