Tuscan Braised Chicken with Rosemary and Olives
Chicken thighs braised Italian-style with tomatoes, olives, and rosemary, served over creamy polenta-style mashed cauliflower for a rustic dinner.

Total
55 min
Prep
15 min
Cook
40 min
Serves
2
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Recipe serves 2
Ingredients
- 12 oz boneless chicken thighs
- 1 cup canned crushed tomatoes
- 1/4 cup kalamata olives, halved
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 sprig fresh rosemary
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb cauliflower florets
- 1/4 cup coconut cream
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp fresh basil, torn(optional)
Instructions
- 1
Season chicken with salt and pepper. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and brown chicken on both sides, about 6 minutes total. Remove and set aside.
- 2
Add remaining oil, garlic, and rosemary; cook 1 minute. Stir in crushed tomatoes and olives.
- 3
Return chicken to the pan, cover, and simmer gently for 25 minutes until tender.
- 4
Meanwhile, steam cauliflower until very soft, about 12 minutes. Blend with coconut cream, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy.
- 5
Serve chicken and sauce over the cauliflower mash and garnish with fresh basil.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
560
28% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 42 g |
| Carbohydrate | 18 g |
| Fat | 34 g |
| Fiber | 6 g |
| Sugar | 7 g |
| Sodium | 890 mg |
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