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Green Olive Chicken
 
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 35 Minutes
Ready In: 50 Minutes
Servings: 8
Adapted from a recipe by Leg52 . Chicken breasts simmered with wine, chicken broth, olives, tomatoes and a smattering of herbs and spices.
Ingredients:
8 boneless skinless chicken breasts
salt, to taste
ground black pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 garlic cloves, crushed
1 bay leaf
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
20 pimento-stuffed green olives
1 1/4 cups dry white wine
1 1/4 cups chicken broth
8 ounces angel hair pasta
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon water
Directions:
1. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium high heat; brown chicken in oil, about 5 minutes each side. Add garlic, bay leaf, and thyme; mix well, then stir in tomatoes, olives, wine and broth.
2. Reduce heat to low and simmer, uncovered, for 20-25 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and juices run clear. Remove garlic and bay leaf.
3. While chicken is cooking, boil pasta in salted water until cooked al dente, according to package directions.
4. Remove chicken to a warm plate. Stir cornstarch into water, and drizzle into sauce. Stir over heat until sauce thickens. Transfer pasta into sauce, toss thoroughly and serve with chicken.
By RecipeOfHealth.com