Chicken Spitzata

Prep: 15 min Cook: 60 min Serves: 4 Cuisine: Mediterranean

Juicy chicken breasts simmered in a savory blend of olives, mushrooms, garlic, and wine, creating a hearty dish perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings.

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Ingredients

  • 4 large chicken breasts
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 4 to 5 chopped garlic cloves
  • 1/3 cup sliced green olives
  • 1/3 cup sliced black olives
  • 1/3 cup sliced mushrooms
  • 1 tablespoon oregano or Italian seasoning
  • 1/4 cup red wine
  • salt
  • pepper

Instructions

  1. Brown chicken breasts with chopped onions and garlic.
  2. Add sliced green olives, black olives, sliced mushrooms, oregano or Italian seasoning, red wine, and water.
  3. Simmer uncovered for 1 hour, then cook until the wine reduces and thickens the sauce.
  4. Serve with noodles or rice.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

329 kcal 16% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 11.6g 23% DV
Total Fat 15g 19% DV
Carbs 38.5g 14% DV
Fiber 12.9g 46% DV
Sugar 4g 8% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10331.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 550.3mg 12% DV
Cholesterol 16mg 5% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 35.5mcg 4% DV
Vitamin C 1.6mg 2% DV
Vitamin D 6.7mcg 34% DV
Calcium 440.8mg 34% DV
Iron 10.9mg 61% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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