Mediterranean Chicken
There is tons of flavor in this Mediterranean Chicken dish. Gorgonzola cheese, artichoke hearts, Kalamata olives and more come together for a delicious dinner.
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts, see Notes
- freshly cracked black pepper
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 3/4 cup unsalted chicken stock, divided
- 2 tablespoons garlic, minced
- 15 ounces can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped, see Notes
- 1 teaspoon anchovy paste, optional
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 3 ounces prosciutto, chopped
- 3 ounces Gorgonzola blue cheese, crumbled
- 1 lemon, zested
- 1/2 cup pitted Kalamata olives, drained, halved
- 1/4 cup fresh Italian parsley
Instructions
- Lightly sprinkle both sides of the chicken breasts with pepper only. (There is ample salt in the other ingredients in this recipe. You can always add salt later, if desired.)
- In a deep skillet over medium-high heat, heat the oil. When the oil is shimmering, add the chicken breasts and cook on both sides until nicely browned and just cooked through, about 5 to 7 minutes per side, depending on the thickness of the chicken breasts and your heat source. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside. Cover to keep warm.
- Add 1/4 cup of the stock and deglaze the pan, scraping up the browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
- Add the garlic and sauté for 30 seconds, stirring constantly.
- Add the artichokes and anchovy paste. Stir to dissolve the paste.
- Add the remaining stock, cream, prosciutto, and Gorgonzola. Stir and warm through, allowing the cheese to melt.
- Turn the heat to low and nestle the chicken back into the sauce to warm through, also adding any liquid released by the chicken while resting.
- If your chicken was not completely cooked through, allow it to finish cooking.
- Sprinkle with the zest, olives, and parsley. Serve warm.
Notes
Also, you can cut your chicken breasts in half so you have 2 thinner breasts, or pound them down somewhat if they are large. That way, they will cook in less time.
Artichoke hearts: canned artichoke hearts are super-convenient, but be aware that some of the outer petals can be tough. I usually remove one outer layer before chopping.
The addition of sun-dried tomatoes would be a pretty pop of color and would offer a nice tang, too.
Artichoke hearts: canned artichoke hearts are super-convenient, but be aware that some of the outer petals can be tough. I usually remove one outer layer before chopping.
The addition of sun-dried tomatoes would be a pretty pop of color and would offer a nice tang, too.
Nutrition Facts
Mediterranean Chicken
Amount per Serving
Calories
325
% Daily Value*
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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