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Chicken with Olives with Mushrooms

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Chicken with Olives with Mushrooms

I owe this wonderful recipe to my Dad. I don't remember the first time he created it, but everytime he made it- it was always a treat***
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb white button mushrooms quartered
  • 1 can small olives sliced
  • 1 tbsp rosemary ground
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/4 cup leeks diced
  • 4 chicken breasts

Equipment

  • sharp dicing knife
  • cutting board
  • stock pot

Method
 

  1. Add the olive oil to the stock pot. Once hot, add the leeks and cook for 3-5 minutes.
  2. Add the chicken breasts and cook on medium heat until done (10-15 minutes based on size). If the chicken appears to be drying out, add 1/4 cup water. Flip chicken every 5 minutes.
  3. Sprinkle in the rosemary (to flavor). Add the mushrooms and olives. Cook until the mushrooms are done (7 minutes).
  4. Serving: one breast of chicken on a bed of (jasmine) rice topped with the cooked mushrooms and olive mixture. Enjoy!

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