Mediterranean Diet Recipe - Skillet Chicken Cacciatore

Skillet Chicken Cacciatore

Ingredients
8 ounces dry pasta (linguine, fettucine or spaghetti); 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced;1 cup sliced red onion; 1 medium green bell pepper, cut into strips; 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (3 to 4); 1/4 cup dry white wine (such as chablis and riesling); 1 3/4 cups (14.5-ounce can) pasta-ready, chunky tomatoes with mushrooms; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil; 1/4 cup sliced ripe (black) olives; Additional olives for garnish. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and keep warm.

In a large skillet heat oil. Sauté garlic, onion and bell pepper for one minute. Add chicken and cook over medium-high heat for six to eight minutes or until chicken is cooked.

Add wine and tomatoes, including their juice. Add salt and pepper. Cook five minutes. Serve over pasta. Sprinkle with basil and ripe olives. Makes six servings.


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