Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons olive oil divided
  • 1/2 cup onions finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup green bell peppers chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 1/4 cups tomatoes, canned drained, seeded and finely chopped
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 1/2 cup mushrooms sliced
  • 1 ounce bacon, canadian style
  • 2 tablespoons sherry
  • 1 package chicken broth and seasoning mix
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 18 teaspoon red pepper flakes ground
  • 9 ounces chicken breast halves, boneless, skinless
  • 4 each pimento stuffed green olives sliced crosswise
  • 1/2 ounce almonds shelled, toasted and ground

Method

  • In 10-inch skillet heat 1 teaspoon oil over medium-high heat, add onion, bell pepper and garlic and saute until onion is translucent, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Add remaining ingredients except chicken and olives and stir to combine.
  • Reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer, stirring occasionally, for 15 minutes.
  • While tomato mixture is cooking, in separate 10-inch nonstick skillet heat remaining teaspoon oil over medium-high heat; add chicken and stir-fry until golden brown on all sides.
  • Transfer to sauce, add olives and stir to combine.
  • Increase heat to medium and cook until chicken is cooked through and sauce is thickened, 5 to 6 minutes.
  • Serve sprinkled with ground almonds.