Sauted Chicken with Green Olives and Cilantro
Elevate your weeknight dinner with this vibrant and flavor-packed Sautéed Chicken with Green Olives and Cilantro. Perfectly seasoned chicken breasts are pan-seared to golden-brown perfection and simmered in a zesty sauce made with garlic, lemon juice, and sliced green olives. The dish is finished with a generous sprinkle of fresh cilantro, adding a pop of color and brightness to every bite. This quick and easy recipe, ready in just 30 minutes, combines bold Mediterranean-inspired flavors with simple ingredients, making it an irresistible addition to your meal rotation. Serve it over fluffy rice, buttery mashed potatoes, or a crusty piece of bread to soak up the tangy, herbaceous sauce. Ideal for both cozy family dinners and casual entertaining, this one-pan wonder is as delicious as it is effortless.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup green olives, pitted and sliced
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 0.5 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
Season the chicken breasts with salt, black pepper, and ground cumin on both sides.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the chicken breasts to the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes per side, or until golden brown. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
Reduce the heat to medium and add the butter to the skillet. Once melted, add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
Pour in the chicken broth, scraping the bottom of the skillet to deglaze and release any browned bits.
Stir in the green olives and lemon juice, and return the chicken breasts to the skillet.
Cover and simmer for 10-12 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
Remove the chicken from the skillet and place it on a serving platter. Stir the chopped cilantro into the sauce.
Spoon the sauce with olives over the chicken and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1893 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 98.4 g | 126% | |
| Saturated Fat | 23.1 g | 116% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 623 mg | 208% | |
| Sodium | 7080 mg | 308% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 29.2 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.7 g | 74% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.6 g | ||
| Protein | 223.0 g | 446% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 354 mg | 27% | |
| Iron | 15.1 mg | 84% | |
| Potassium | 2376 mg | 51% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
