Simple Simmered Grecian Chicken |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 45 Minutes |
Ready In: 55 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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This hearty dinner is easy and replete with fresh mediterranean flavour. Altered from orginal, . Ingredients:
1 tablespoon olive oil |
2 tablespoons red wine |
6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves |
5 garlic cloves, minced |
1/2 cup diced red onion |
3 cups cherry tomatoes, halved |
1/2 cup red wine |
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme |
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil |
1/2 cup kalamata olive, sliced |
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley |
1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled |
sea salt |
fresh ground black pepper, to taste |
Directions:
1. Heat the oil and 2 tablespoons red wine in a large skillet over medium heat.
2. Add chicken and saute about 4 to 6 minutes each side, until golden.
3. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
4. Saute garlic in pan drippings for 30 seconds, then add onion and saute for 3 minutes.
5. Add tomatoes and bring to a boil.
6. Lower heat, add 1/2 cup red wine and simmer for 10 minutes.
7. Add thyme and basil and simmer for 5 more minutes.
8. Return chicken to skillet: top with feta cheese and cover.
9. Cook over low heat until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink inside.
10. Add olives and parsley to the skillet and cook for 1 minute.
11. Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve.
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