Mediterranean Chicken Breasts

Submitted by cheryls place

"This is a quick and easy dish that got rave reviews from the whole family. Serve with couscous and steamed asparagus for a dinner ready in less than half an hour."

 

• Ready In: 24mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons minced fresh garlic
• 1 (14 ounce) can Italian-style diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1⁄4 cup minced kalamata olive
• 1⁄2 cup chicken broth
• 1⁄4 cup crumbled feta cheese

directions

1. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
2. Heat one tablespoon of the olive oil in a large, heavy skillet over mediun-high heat.
3. Place chicken breasts in pan and cook for about 5 minutes per side. Remove chicken from pan, set aside, and keep warm.
4. Heat remaining tablespoon of olive oil in skillet. Add minced garlic and saute for about 1 minute. Add diced tomatoes, olives, and chicken broth.
5. Bring mixture to a simmer and return chicken breasts to pan. Simmer chicken breasts for and additional 3-4 minutes or until they're cooked through.
6. Place each chicken breast on a plate and spoon the tomato sauce over them, dividing evenly. Sprinkle each chicken breast with feta cheese.