Chicken with Olive Tapenade and Tomato Basil Sauce
With store bought tomato sauce and olive tapenade, this an easy recipe for entertaining. Fresh basil is the secret and a few minutes on the presentation makes this a gourmet meal.
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 fresh green beans and rice or roasted potatoes. For a change serve it on top of your favourite gluten free pasta.
Notes
Olive Tapenade: Store bought tapenade should be naturally gluten free but check the ingredient label. Substitute with chopped green and/or Kalamata olives for a similar salty taste.
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
Serving: 422g | Calories: 565kcal | Carbohydrates: 7.03g | Protein: 62.01g | Fat: 31.14g | Saturated Fat: 8.309g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6.239g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14.011g | Trans Fat: 0.306g | Cholesterol: 186mg | Sodium: 526mg | Potassium: 1007mg | Fiber: 2.1g | Sugar: 4.36g | Vitamin A: 80IU | Vitamin C: 8.6mg | Calcium: 55mg | Iron: 3.55mg
