Chicken With Feta Cheese and Tomatoes

Kittencalskitchen's Note:

If you are a feta lover then this is one recipe you will have to try, it is so good!

• Total Time: 40 mins
• Prep Time: 25 mins
• Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 2 cups water
• 1 cup long grain white rice
• ½ cup flour
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 1 ½ lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts , cut into bite-size cubes
• ¼ cup butter
• 1 onion , coarsely chopped
• 1 -2 tablespoon fresh minced garlic (or to taste)
• 1 ½ cups milk (use half and half for a more creamier taste)
• 1 (14 ounce) can whole tomatoes , drained and cut in chunks
• 6 ounces feta cheese , diced
• ½ cup black olives , sliced

Directions:

1. Cook rice in water until cooked (about 20-25 mins).
2. Combine next 3 ingredients and pepper (to taste) in a shallow bowl.
3. Dredge chicken in flour to coat lightly. Reserve remaining flour mixture. Melt half the butter in a skillet over med-high heat.
4. Saute chicken for 2 mins per side, or until lightly browned. Remove from skillet, set aside Add remaining butter to skillet. Saute onions and garlic 2-3 mins, or until softened.
5. Stir in 2 tablespoons remaining flour mixture and cook about 2 minutes or until bubbly and lightly browned.
6. Stir in milk and bring to a boil stirring frequently.
7. Return chicken pieces to skillet and simmer 8-10 minutes.
8. Stir in tomatoes and feta; cook another minute.
9. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
10. Serve over rice.
11. Sprinkle with olives.

Reviews

[Lsunset350z]

As always, Kittencal's recipe are excellent!

[happynana]

DH loved this recipe. I did add 1 teaspoon butter and a bit of salt to the rice while cooking. I made as directed but added 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes to the onion and garlic mixture. I will probably add 1 teaspoon next time. I used 1/2 cup half and half and 1 cup 2% milk. Thanks for a nice dinner Kitten.

[TXOLDHAM]

I had some wonderful French goat feta cheese I needed to use and this recipe fit the bill. I used half light butter and half EVOO, and 3 cloves of garlic because we are garlic lovers. I also browned the whole chicken breasts first and then cut into bite-size pieces because it is easier and much faster to do it that way. I also used skim milk mixed with fat-free half and half. This is another one of your great recipes Kittencal.