Mediterranean Chicken

Recipesfull introduces to you: Chicken Breast Recipes. (Mediterranean Chicken). Sauteed chicken simmered in a sauce of tomatoes, olives, white wine, garlic, and herbs. This recipe is from The WEBB Cooks, articles and recipes by Robyn Webb, courtesy of the American Diabetes Association. Preparation time: 20 minutes.

Brief

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Mediterranean Chicken

Ingredients

2 teaspoons olive oil

2 tablespoons white wine

6 skinless

boneless chicken breast halves

3 cloves garlic

minced

½ cup diced onion

3 cups tomatoes

chopped

½ cup white wine

2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme

1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil

½ cup kalamata olives

¼ cup chopped fresh parsley

salt and pepper to taste

Dinner

Directions

Step 1

Heat the oil and 2 tablespoons white wine in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and saute about 4 to 6 minutes each side until golden. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.

Step 2

Saute garlic in pan drippings for 30 seconds then add onion and saute for 3 minutes. Add tomatoes and bring to a boil. Lower heat add 1/2 cup white wine and simmer for 10 minutes. Add thyme and basil and simmer for 5 more minutes.

Step 3

Return chicken to skillet and cover. Cook over low heat until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink inside. Add olives and parsley to the skillet and cook for 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve.

Nutritional Information

Mediterranean Chicken

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 221.8

% Daily Value *

Protein: 28.6g 57%

Carbohydrates: 7.2g 2%

Dietary Fiber: 1.6g 6%

Sugars: 3.2g

Fat: 6.2g 10%

Saturated Fat: 1g 5%

Cholesterol: 68.4mg 23%

Vitamin A Iu: 1028.2IU 21%

Niacin Equivalents: 19.3mg 149%

Vitamin B6: 0.8mg 48%

Vitamin C: 18.1mg 30%

Folate: 25.3mcg 6%

Calcium: 39.4mg 4%

Iron: 1.5mg 8%

Magnesium: 49.2mg 18%

Potassium: 575mg 16%

Sodium: 268.1mg 11%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 15%

Calories From Fat: 56.2

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.