Zesty Chicken with Shallots, Capers and Olives

RobinRobin

Serve the chicken over your favorite thin-strand pasta with a tossed green salad on the side.

ingredients

  • 1 pound thin-sliced skinless boneless chicken breasts
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crumbled
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 2 shallots, chopped
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 3 tablespoons cider vinegar
  • 1/4 cup dry white wine
  • 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can dried tomatoes, with their juice
  • 5 kalamata olives, pitted and chopped
  • 1 tablespoon capers, drained
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil

directions

  • 1

    Sprinkle the chicken with rosemary, salt and pepper.

  • 2

    Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.

  • 3

    Sauté the chicken until browned and cooked through, about 3 minutes on each side; transfer to a plate.

  • 4

    Add the shallots and garlic to the skillet and cook until the shallots are soft, about 1 minute Stir in the vinegar; continue to cook until the vinegar evaporates, about 30 seconds.

  • 5

    Add the wine, tomatoes, olives, and capers.

  • 6

    Simmer, uncovered, until the sauce thickens slightly, about 8 minutes.

  • 7

    Stir in the basil.

  • 8

    Return the chicken to the skillet and cook about 1 minute longer to heat through.

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