Chicken with Tapenade and Tomato Basil Sauce
With store bought tomato sauce and olive tapenade (also called olivada) this an easy recipe for entertaining. Fresh basil is the secret and a few minutes on the presentation make this look like a gourmet meal.
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Servings: 4 people
Calories: 565kcal
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breast halves
- salt and pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cups store bought tomato sauce
- ½ cup fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced
- 2-3 tablespoon olive tapenade
- GARNISH – fresh basil leaves
Instructions
- Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper.
- Heat oil in a sauté pan. Fry chicken until cooked through turning once, about 8 minutes total. Cover chicken with foil and rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- While chicken is cooking heat tomato sauce and add basil.
- Spoon warm tomato sauce onto individual plates or a platter and lay chicken slices on top. Spoon dots of olive tapenade on the chicken. Garnish with fresh basil and serve.
- Serve with roasted baby potatoes, green beans and a gluten free baguette.
Notes
Olive Tapenade: Store bought tapenade should be naturally gluten free but check the ingredient label. Alternately, pit and slice Kalamata olives for a similar salty taste.Enter
Entertaining Tip: People always eat less meat when you serve it sliced. Simply add a salad or dessert (or both) to your menu and this recipe can serve 6 people.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Chicken with Tapenade and Tomato Basil Sauce
Amount Per Serving (422 g)
Calories 565
Calories from Fat 280
% Daily Value*
Fat 31.14g48%
Saturated Fat 8.309g52%
Trans Fat 0.306g
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.239g
Monounsaturated Fat 14.011g
Cholesterol 186mg62%
Sodium 526mg23%
Potassium 1007mg29%
Carbohydrates 7.03g2%
Fiber 2.1g9%
Sugar 4.36g5%
Protein 62.01g124%
Vitamin A 80IU2%
Vitamin C 8.6mg10%
Calcium 55mg6%
Iron 3.55mg20%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.