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Chicken Skillet with Mushrooms and Olives

Ingredients:

6 boneless skinless chicken breasts cut in half the long way

2 Tablespoons sea salt

1 Tablespoon black pepper

6 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

5 garlic cloves, minced

2 cups sliced mushrooms  (I mix baby bella and white)1 cup chicken broth

1/2 cup kalamata pitted and sliced olives

3 Tablespoons capers

3 Tablespoons chopped oregano

3 Tablespoons chopped chives

Juice of 1 ½  lemons½ cup crumbled feta cheese

Instructions:

  1. Rinse and pat dry the chicken breast halves and then sprinkle generously all over with the salt and pepper
  2. Heat 3 Tablespoons of the olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat
  3. Sear the chicken breasts 3 minutes per side until just cooked, remove from skillet and cover with foil
  4. Add the remaining 3 Tablespoons of oil and garlic to the pan and cook for 1 minute, until fragrant
  5. Add the mushrooms and chicken stock and cook for 6 to 8 minutes until liquid reduces by about half
  6. Return chicken to the pan and add in the olives, capers, oregano, chives and the lemon juice
  7. Mix well and let cook for about 5 minutes, stirring in the feta in the last minute
  8. Remove from heat and transfer to a serving platter and enjoy!

Servings: 4-6

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