Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, 4 pieces
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh onion
  • 1/4 medium green bell pepper, chopped, about 1/4 cup
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 3/4 cup reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon peel, grated
  • 1 teaspoon ground oregano
  • pepper (to taste)
  • 8 jumbo black olives, pitted, canned, sliced

Method

  • Heat oil in a large pan and cook chicken until brown on both sides, about 5 minutes per side.
  • Add in the onion garlic and pepper and saute until chicken is thoroughly cooked and vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
  • While chicken and vegetables are cooking, cook the broth, lemon juice, lemon peel, and oregano in a small pot; bring to a boil.
  • Continue cooking for about 5 minutes, broth should reduce down to about 1/2 cup.
  • Serve chicken topped with sauce and olives sprinkled on top.