Tomato & Olive Chicken

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Ingredients

  • 6 stems fresh thyme
  • 1 None whole chicken (3-4 lbs)
  • 1 jar (8 oz) sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained and oil reserved
  • 2 None shallots, coarsely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 1/4 cups tomato puree
  • 2/3 cup white wine
  • 1 lb tomatoes, halved
  • 2 tbsp sun-dried tomato paste
  • 1/2 cup pitted black olives

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Push half the thyme into the chicken cavity. Season the outside of the chicken. Place in a large baking dish.
  2. Heat 2 tbsp of the reserved sun-dried tomato oil in a large skillet on medium heat. Add the shallots and garlic; saute for 3 mins. Remove from the heat. Stir in the tomato puree, wine, tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes and paste, olives, pine nuts and remaining thyme. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Pour over the chicken. Cover with foil.
  3. Bake for 1 hour 10 mins. Remove foil. Bake for a further 20 mins, basting with the juices, until chicken is cooked through.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

423 kcal 21% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 14.5g 29% DV
Total Fat 20.5g 26% DV
Carbs 47.5g 17% DV
Fiber 11.6g 41% DV
Sugar 13.7g 27% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 509.8mg 22% DV
Potassium 1061.5mg 23% DV
Cholesterol 12.8mg 4% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 109.3mcg 12% DV
Vitamin C 66.8mg 74% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 170.8mg 13% DV
Iron 8.2mg 46% DV

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

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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