Sauted Chicken with Green Olives and Cilantro

Elevate your weeknight dinner with this vibrant and flavor-packed Sautéed Chicken with Green Olives and Cilantro. Perfectly seasoned chicken breasts are pan-seared to golden-brown perfection and simmered in a zesty sauce made with garlic, lemon juice, and sliced green olives. The dish is finished with a generous sprinkle of fresh cilantro, adding a pop of color and brightness to every bite. This quick and easy recipe, ready in just 30 minutes, combines bold Mediterranean-inspired flavors with simple ingredients, making it an irresistible addition to your meal rotation. Serve it over fluffy rice, buttery mashed potatoes, or a crusty piece of bread to soak up the tangy, herbaceous sauce. Ideal for both cozy family dinners and casual entertaining, this one-pan wonder is as delicious as it is effortless.

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 cup green olives, pitted and sliced
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 0.5 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Directions

Step 1

Season the chicken breasts with salt, black pepper, and ground cumin on both sides.

Step 2

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Step 3

Add the chicken breasts to the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes per side, or until golden brown. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside on a plate.

Step 4

Reduce the heat to medium and add the butter to the skillet. Once melted, add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 5

Pour in the chicken broth, scraping the bottom of the skillet to deglaze and release any browned bits.

Step 6

Stir in the green olives and lemon juice, and return the chicken breasts to the skillet.

Step 7

Cover and simmer for 10-12 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).

Step 8

Remove the chicken from the skillet and place it on a serving platter. Stir the chopped cilantro into the sauce.

Step 9

Spoon the sauce with olives over the chicken and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1388.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1893.2

Total Fat 98.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 23.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 622.6mg	0%
Sodium 7080.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 29.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 20.7g	0%
Total Sugars 2.6g
Protein 223.0g	0%

Vitamin D 7.0IU	0%
Calcium 354.5mg	0%
Iron 15.1mg	0%
Potassium 2376.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 46.7%

Protein: 47.1%

Carbs: 6.2%