Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
4 unit

Chicken breasts

skinless

300 g

Button mushrooms

halved

1 unit

Onion

finely chopped

3 clove

Garlic

finely chopped

0.25 cup

Black Olives

1 sprig

Basil leaves

1 sprig

Rosemary

1 tbsp

Extra Virgin Olive Oil

2 cup

Tomato puree

homemade

1 cup

Dry white wine

5 sprig

Parsley leaves

chopped

Step 1
~4 min

Prep all ingredients: remove chicken skin, make tomato puree, chop remaining ingredients.

Step 2
~4 min

Heat olive oil in a heavy-bottomed pan over medium heat.

Step 3
~4 min

Add garlic and herbs (basil, rosemary) and sauté until onions soften.

Step 4
~4 min

Place chicken breasts on top of the roasted onion and garlic.

Step 5
~4 min

Sprinkle salt and pepper over the chicken.

Step 6
~4 min

Fry the chicken breast in the pan over medium heat until browned on both sides.

Step 7
~4 min

Remove chicken from pan and set aside.

Step 8
~4 min

Turn heat to high, add white wine, and bring to a brisk boil to reduce slightly.

Step 9
~4 min

Stir in tomato puree and mushrooms.

Step 10
~4 min

Allow the tomato sauce to thicken (4-5 minutes).

Step 11
~4 min

Add the roasted chicken and olives to the thickened tomato sauce.

Step 12
~4 min

Check salt and pepper and adjust to taste.

Step 13
~4 min

Simmer the chicken in the herbed tomato sauce for 20-25 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.

Step 14
~4 min

Turn off the heat and stir in the chopped parsley leaves.

Step 15
~4 min

Serve with steamed rice or Whole Wheat Rosemary Focaccia Bread.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Use high-quality tomato puree for the best flavor.

Adjust herbs to your preference.

Serve with crusty bread to soak up the sauce.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 mins

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be made 1-2 days in advance.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with steamed rice or pasta.

Serve with crusty bread.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Green salad
Garlic bread

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Italy

Cultural Significance

Traditional Italian comfort food.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Family gatherings
Holiday meals

Occasion Tags

Family Dinner
Weeknight Meal

Popularity Score

65/100

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