Italian Chicken

Skinless boneless chicken breasts seasoned and flavored with Italians best tastes and served over hot couscous.

By Fitness and Freebies

Recipe Ingredients

4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, halved and thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 large tomatoes, coarsely chopped
1/4 cup black olives, pitted and sliced
1 tablespoon capers, drained
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup dry red wine or chicken broth
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/4 cup snipped fresh basil
2 cups hot cooked couscous

Recipe Directions

Chicken Breasts Rinse chicken; pat dry. In a large skillet heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook for 4 to 5 minutes on each side or until chicken is tender and no longer pink. Remove from pan and keep warm.

For sauce, add the remaining olive oil, onion, and garlic to hot skillet. Cook and stir for 2 minutes. Add the tomatoes, olives, capers, salt, and pepper to skillet. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, covered for 3 minutes. Stir together the wine or broth and cornstarch; add to the skillet. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Cook and stir for 2 minutes more. Stir in basil. Pour sauce over chicken. Serve with couscous.

Nutrition information per serving:
Recipe makes 4 servings
Calories: 319; Total Fat: 8g; Saturated Fat: 2g; Cholesterol: 59; Sodium: 289mg; Carbohydrates: 32g; Fiber: 7g; Protein: 27g; Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 Starch, 2 Vegetables, 3 Lean Meat

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