Sautéed Chicken with Cherry Tomatoes, Olives, Feta, and Mint

Boneless, skinless chicken breasts are the perfect choice for a quick weeknight meal as they are ready in minutes with little preparation and everyone around the table will likely be happy with the choice. In this case, we wanted to combine juicy pieces of sautéed chicken with sweet cherry tomatoes, briny olives and feta, and refreshing mint.

YIELD Serves 4

Sautéed Chicken with Cherry Tomatoes, Olives, Feta, and Mint

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Before You Begin

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If desired, basil can be used instead of the mint.

Instructions

1.

Place the flour in a shallow dish. Pat the chicken dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper. Working with 1 chicken breast at a time, dredge in the flour, shaking off the excess.

2.

Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat until just smoking. Add the chicken and cook until well browned on one side, 6 to 8 minutes.

3.

Flip the chicken over, reduce the heat to medium-low, and continue to cook until the thickest part of the breast registers 160 to 165 degrees on an instant-read thermometer, 6 to 8 minutes longer. Transfer the chicken to a serving platter, tent loosely with foil, and let rest while making the sauce.

4.

Add 2 more teaspoons of the oil (if needed) and the garlic to the skillet and cook over medium-high heat until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in the tomatoes and olives, scraping up any browned bits. (If necessary, add enough of the water to help loosen the browned bits from the bottom of the pan.) Cook until the tomatoes are just softened, about 2 minutes. Stir in any accumulated chicken juices and season with salt and pepper to taste.

5.

Off the heat, stir in the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil and pour the tomatoes over the chicken. Sprinkle with the feta and mint. Serve.

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