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Italian chicken cooked in skillet. Basil is garnished in the center of the pan.
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5 Ingredient Skillet Italian Chicken

This easy to make Italian chicken is ready in under 30 minutes and made on the stovetop in a skillet. Only five simple ingredients needed!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: chicken, skillet chicken, skillet meal
Servings: 4
Calories: 403kcal
Author: foodyschmoody

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 pound boneless chicken thighs
  • 6 ½ ounces jarred artichoke hearts quartered & marinated, drained
  • 3 tablespoons capers drained
  • 24 ounces pasta sauce olive oil and garlic variety
  • Salt
  • black pepper

Instructions

  • Heat olive oil over medium/high heat in a large skillet.
  • Trim the thighs of excess fat. Season liberally with salt and pepper.
  • Add chicken to pan and brown, about 4-5 minutes. Turn over and cook other side about 3-4 minutes more.
  • Add artichokes and capers to pan. Pour sauce into pan. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes or until chicken is cooked to 165.
  • Optional: garnish with fresh basil and/or parmesan cheese
  • Serve over pasta or rice.

Nutrition

Calories: 403kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 111mg | Sodium: 1235mg | Potassium: 740mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1294IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 3mg