Description
A warm Italian stew featuring chicken, tomatoes, peppers, and olives, perfect for family meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 bell peppers, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup olives, pitted and sliced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Polenta or crusty bread for serving
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Season the chicken with salt and pepper, then brown on all sides. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add onion and bell peppers, sauté until soft.
- Add garlic, oregano, and basil, and cook for another minute.
- Stir in diced tomatoes, olives, and chicken broth.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, cover, and simmer for about 30-40 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
- Serve hot over polenta or with crusty bread.
Notes
For better flavor, brown the chicken well and consider adding a splash of red wine for depth.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg