Chicken with Artichokes and Olives

Chicken with Artichokes and Olives recipe videos

Chicken with Artichokes and Olives is a savory Mediterranean-inspired dish, typically featuring chicken pieces braised with artichoke hearts, briny olives, capers, and often a tomato or white wine-based sauce. It's a one-pan meal that combines tender protein with tangy, salty, and earthy flavors, popular in cuisines from Southern France to Italy and Greece.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is a good source of protein from the chicken and provides healthy fats from the olives and cooking oil, while being relatively low in carbohydrates unless served with a starchy side. It's rich in fiber and antioxidants from the artichokes and olives, and a typical serving (without sides) might range from 350 to 450 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	280 kcal
Protein	26 g
Carbs	12 g
Fat	14 g
Fiber	4 g
Sugar	3 g
Sodium	680 mg
Potassium	420 mg
Iron	2.5 mg
Vitamin C	15 mg
Vitamin A	80 mcg RAE
Calcium	60 mg
Phosphorus	220 mg
Niacin (B3)	7 mg
Selenium	18 mcg

Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, this dish showcases the classic Mediterranean 'trinity' of olives, capers, and tomatoes, which are staples in coastal cuisines. Nutritionally, artichokes are a standout ingredient, being packed with prebiotic fiber that supports gut health and containing more antioxidants per serving than many other vegetables.