2002 Mediterranean Chicken Fettuccine

By boandozzy

Originally published as Mediterranean Chicken Fettuccine in Light & Tasty December/January 2002, p52

Ingredients

• 6 boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 1-1/2 pounds)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes, undrained
• 1 cup dry red wine or chicken broth
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 2 teaspoons dried basil
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 bay leaves
• 8 ounces uncooked fettuccine
• 1 cup (4 ounces) crumbled feta cheese
• 1/4 cup sliced pimiento-stuffed olives

Details

Servings 6
Preparation time 5mins
Cooking time 45mins
Adapted from tasteofhome.com

Preparation

Step 1

In a large nonstick skillet, brown chicken in oil. Remove and keep warm. In the same skillet, saute the onion, celery and garlic until tender. Add the tomatoes, wine or broth, oregano, basil, sugar, pepper, salt, bay leaves and chicken; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Meanwhile, cook fettuccine according to package directions. Uncover chicken mixture; simmer 10 minutes longer or until chicken juices run clear. Discard bay leaves. Drain fettuccine; top with chicken and sauce. Sprinkle with feta cheese and olives. Yield: 6 servings.