Chicken with Artichokes and Olives

Why You’ll Love This Dish

We all lead busy lives. Having a healthy flavorful meal on the table fast is what we need on a busy weeknight when we’re tired and hungry. This delicious recipe can be made in under 30 minutes with a few simple ingredients and minimal effort.

I love this dish especially in spring when artichokes and greens are in season. I make it with arugula because I like the slightly peppery, spicy flavor and nutritional profile but spinach is good too! Here is why you’ll love this dish:

• A quick 30-minute dinner with minimal ingredients 
• Only one skillet needed so there is less clean up.
• A nutritious healthy recipe.
• Chicken breasts pair beautifully with the artichokes and greens.
• Super flavorful and satisfying.
• Gluten free and dairy free.

Ingredients and Substitutions

• Chicken breasts – We are using thin sliced chicken breasts which cook quickly and evenly. Buy them already sliced or slice the breast horizontally. Boneless chicken thighs can be substituted.
• Artichokes are often considered a spring vegetable. In this recipe we are using whole canned artichoke hearts. Get whole hearts 8-10 count, are better then the quartered ones in this recipe. Fresh artichokes are wonderful if you want to take the time to trim them.
• Castelvetrano olives have a sweet buttery taste and meaty, tender texture. Any flavorful olive can be substituted.
• Arugula is an delicious green vegetable with a wonderful mild peppery, spicy, flavor. I like to eat a variety of greens and baby arugula works well in this dish but you can substitute spinach or baby kale.
• Oregano has a minty, aromatic, taste, with a hint of sweetness. Use fresh or dried oregano. Thyme can be substituted
• Aromatics add flavor to the dish. Here we’re using shallots and garlic to flavor the sauce. Garlic powder and onion powder are sprinkled on the chicken breast for additional flavor.
• Chicken bone broth is used to make the sauce. It’s full of protein and collagen.
• Sea salt and pepper.

How To Make Chicken with Artichokes and Olives

This is an easy dish you can make in 30 minutes and only one skillet is required. Here are the basic steps:

Slice and season the chicken. If you have whole breasts carefully slice them in half horizontally. Then, sprinkle both sides of the chicken with sea salt, garlic powder and onion powder.

Cook the chicken: Heat the oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and sear for 3-4 minutes, until golden brown, then flip over and cook for another 3 minutes. Remove the chicken to a plate so you can cook the vegetables and sauce.

Add the artichokes and shallots: Add another tablespoon of oil to the pan. Add artichoke hearts and shallots. Saute on medium-low 4-5 minutes until shallots are golden and soft. Don’t stir the artichokes too much, let them get brown. Stir the shallots to prevent burning. Add garlic and saute for 1 minute, until fragrant.

Add broth. Mix and scrape the bottom of the pan to deglaze. Add olives and oregano, simmer on medium-low 5 for minutes to develop the flavor.

Add arugula. Stir for 2 minutes until it begins to wilt. It will look like a lot to start but will cook down.

Return chicken to the pan: Cut chicken breasts in half crosswise. Return chicken back to pan and heat through.

Serve garnished with chopped fresh oregano or parsley.

Storing

Store leftovers in an airtight container for 3-4 days. It reheats beautifully.

More Healthy 30 Minute Chicken Breast Recipes

• Healthy Marry Me Chicken – Juicy, golden chicken breasts are simmered in a luxurious dairy-free cream sauce with sweet tangy sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, Italian spices and kale.
• Sautéed Chicken and Apples – In this dish, caramelized apples, juicy seared chicken breasts and savory kale are seasoned with turmeric, thyme, and apple cider vinegar, creating a delicious meal.
• Paleo Mushroom Chicken – Juicy chicken breasts are sautéed in one pan with tender mushrooms and a savory umami sauce.
• Coconut Lime Chicken – Chicken breasts are sauteed with a light coconut sauce bursting with lime and cilantro.

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Garlicky chicken breasts are sautéed with sweet artichoke hearts, aromatic shallots, buttery castelvetrano olives and fresh baby arugula.

• Author: Ingrid DeHart
• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 15 minutes
• Total Time: 30 minutes
• Yield: 3 servings 1x
• Category: Main Dish, Chicken
• Method: Saute
• Cuisine: Paleo, Gluten Free, Dairy Free

Ingredients

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• 3 Tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts sliced in half horizontally to make 4 thin cutlets (about 1 pound) or buy thin cut chicken breasts
• 1 teaspoon granulated garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon granulated onion powder
• Sea salt + pepper
• 1 15-oz. can whole artichoke hearts 8-10 count, rinsed and dried
• 1 cup shallots thinly sliced (2 shallots)
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 1 cup bone broth, homemade or store bought
• 1/3 cup pitted castelvetrano olives, left whole
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano or 1 teaspoon fresh oregano
• 2 cups baby arugula or spinach
• For serving: fresh oregano or parsley, lemon wedges (optional)

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Instructions

1. In large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium heat. Season chicken breasts well with, granulated garlic, granulated onion, salt and pepper on both sides, then place into warmed oil. Cook for 3-4 minutes or until golden brown, then flip and cook another 2-3 minutes. remove chicken from pan.
2. Add another tablespoon of oil to the same pan. Add artichoke hearts and shallots, cook for 4-5 minutes until shallots are soft and golden.
3. Add minced garlic and let cook for 1 minute.
4. Add broth, mix and scrape the bottom of the pan to deglaze.
5. Add olives and oregano,  simmer on medium-low for 5 minutes to develop the flavor.
6. Add arugula and stir 2 minutes until it begins to wilt.
7. Cut chicken breasts in half crosswise. Return chicken back to pan and heat through.
8. Serve chicken pieces with artichokes, arugula and pan sauce. Garnish with chopped fresh oregano or parsley.

Equipment

12″ large saute pan

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