Chicken with Lemon and Oregano

Chicken with Lemon and Oregano

Serves 4

1 tbsp. olive oil
4 med. skinless chicken breasts
2 red onions ( or the regular ones )
2 garlic cloves chopped finely
1 x 400g can of chopped tomatoes
1 tbsp. dried oregano
juice of 1 lemon
12 pitted black olives
150 ml chicken stock
salt and pepper
180 gm pasta shapes
chopped fresh oregano or parsley to garnish

1) heat the olive oil in a frying pan and add the chicken breasts, sauteing them for abt 3 minutes on each side. until they are browned . Remove from pan and set aside.
2) Add the onions and garlic to the pan and saute for 3-4 minutes until softened. Add the canned tomatoes and dried oregano. return the chicken breasts to the pan and sprinkle with lemon juice and olives.
3) Add the ch. stock and stir well. Season with salt and pepper.
4) Cover and simmer for 30-35 minutes, or until the chicken is and the veggies are cooked.
5) About 10 minutes before the chicken is done , cook the pasta.
Drain well and serve with chicken . Garnish with oregano or parsley.