On the Menu: Mediterranean Chicken

If you’re looking for a delicious easy meal this weekend, try my Mediterranean Chicken recipe. It features black olives which are a good source of heart-healthy monosaturated fats that help to increase good HDL cholesterol, along with garlic, roasted peppers, and more.

Mediterranean Chicken
(Makes 2 servings)

Ingredients:
8 oz. organic or free range chicken breast, cubed or sliced 
4 Tbsp. flour (gluten-free preferred) 
3 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil 
1 clove garlic, minced 
2 roasted red peppers, from a jar, cut into strips 
20 medium black olives, pitted 
1 (6 oz.) jar marinated artichokes, kept in liquid 
8 oz. cooked short pasta such as ziti or wild rice 
Freshly ground black pepper to taste

Directions:
Roll the chicken cubes in flour to coat, and sprinkle with pepper. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add the garlic and cook for about 2 minutes; do not allow to brown. Add the chicken and cook for about 4 minutes, turning until lightly browned on all sides. Add the peppers and olives and heat through, about 2 to 3 minutes. Add the artichokes with liquid and cook until heated through, 3 minutes more. Serve over short pasta or rice.

Now it’s your turn: What’s your favorite heart-healthy chicken recipe?

More heart-healthy recipes:

• Chicken Povencale
• Peppered Rosemary Chicken

I also invite you to visit my free online Heart-Healthy Recipes Center.