Chicken, Tomatoes, and Capers

Submitted by Clifford Boren

"The capers add a sparkling briny feature. Serve it with a simple green salad for an understated elegance."

 

• Ready In: 45mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine
• 3 tablespoons chopped shallots or 3 tablespoons green onions
• 1 teaspoon chopped garlic
• 1 teaspoon dried tarragon
• 4 plum tomatoes, diced
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 4 tablespoons capers
• 1 cup dry white wine
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 4 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

directions

1. In a heavy skillet, brown the chicken in the oil over medium high heat.
2. Add shallots and garlic and cook 2 to 3 minutes.
3. Add the tarragon, tomatoes, vinegar, capers, wine, and tomato paste.
4. Stir thoroughly.
5. Bring to boil, cover, reduce heat and simmer until chicken is done.
6. 15 to 20 minutes or so.
7. Juices should run clear.
8. Plate it up and garnish with parsley.

Reviews

[JustJanS]

We made this with chicken thigh fillets (for preference), that we cut into chunks. Served it over pasta with a salad. Very good recipe thanks Clifford.