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Olive and Artichoke Chicken Make Ahead Dinner

February 21, 2018 By Amy 2 Comments

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Chicken no longer needs to be boring! This Olive and Artichoke Chicken is the most amped-up chicken recipe ever! Plus, 90% is done ahead of time, so it’s a major time-saver. According to my mom, it makes an “elegant presentation”. So if the queen is coming, this chicken is for her!

Olive and Artichoke Chicken - Prep the night before. Easy enough for a weeknight meal, fancy enough for company!

Using simple ingredients in the right combination

This is by far the most flavorful chicken you will ever make! I love the complexity of flavors you get by using simple on-hand ingredients! The marinade juice is a mixture of olive oil, balsamic vinegar and red wine. And you know I love cooking with wine, because it gives me the perfect excuse for a glass before noon…

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Prepping dinner ahead of time is my favorite time saver!

Oh, that’s right, you can prep Olive and Artichoke Chicken dish ahead of time! I love cooking ahead of time. My kids become crazy whiny after 4pm and my littlest clings to my legs the whole time I cook in the kitchen, making me like a gymnast with knives.

So, I like to prep as much as possible early in the day or even the day before. Since I started doing this, dinner has become a much more pleasant and enjoyable time. For me anyways, the rest of my family didn’t seem to mind my crazy acrobatics in the kitchen.

The make-ahead part of this Olive and Artichoke Chicken makes it perfect for having people over too!

Olive and Artichoke Chicken - Prep the night before. Easy enough for a weeknight meal, fancy enough for company!

this recipe has been passed down for 3 generations

This Olive and Artichoke Chicken is in my family cookbook. Yes, my family printed a cookbook and distributed it to everyone, we’re cool like that. In it, this recipe is called Aunt Judi’s Chicken, but it turns out she stole it from an “Aunt Sadie”, and we aren’t sure who that is. I’ve updated the recipe to make it simpler, but every bit as delicious as the original.

Olive and Artichoke Chicken - Prep the night before. Easy enough for a weeknight meal, fancy enough for company!

Prep tonight, enjoy tomorrow!

Seriously, throw this stuff in your fridge for dinner tonight or tomorrow and love your future self and eliminate the hassle of cooking while exhausted. I throw together a simple salad to go with this and you’ve got yourself a “beautiful presentation” and a truly delicious meal!

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If you decide to give this recipe a try, be sure to snap a photo to share, tagging @theovenlight and #theovenlight on Instagram or Facebook!

Make chicken exciting! Artichoke hearts, olives and a rich marinade will take your chicken to new levels!
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5 from 1 vote

Olive & Artichoke Chicken

Delicious make ahead chicken dish
Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time1 hr
Total Time1 hr 15 mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, French
Servings: 6 servings

Ingredients

Marinade the day before or at least 8 hours ahead of time

  • 1/2 C olive oil
  • 3 Tbsp chopped parsley
  • 1/2 C balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tsp minced garlic
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 C black olives halved and pitted
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 6-8 boneless skinless chicken breast

Add before throwing in the oven

  • 3/4 C brown sugar
  • 1 C red wine
  • 1 16 oz can artichoke hearts drained and halved

Instructions

  • Combine marinade ingredients. Place chicken in large glass or ceramic baking dish. Sprinkle with salt and pepper on both sides and pour marinade on top. 
  • Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight or about 8 hours.
  • Next day – preheat oven to 350 degrees F
  • Remove plastic wrap. Sprinkle brown sugar and artichoke hearts over the chicken.
  • Pour red wine over all of it. 
  • Bake for approximately 1 hour, checking doneness at 45 minutes. 

Notes

This is the tastiest chicken you’ll ever eat! Makes a wonderful recipe for company and I like to pair it with a simple salad and rolls. It makes entertaining SO easy, but seems so fancy!
Olive and Artichoke Chicken - Prep the night before. Easy enough for a weeknight meal, fancy enough for company!

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  1. Rachel Puffer

    March 11, 2018 at 8:13 pm

    5 stars
    This was so good!!! And super easy! I made it last night when my inlaws came for dinner and everyone loved it – including my kids. Such good flavor! I’ve already passed the recipe into my mother in law. I will definitely be making this again!

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    • Amy

      March 12, 2018 at 11:05 am

      So glad you all enjoyed it Rachel!

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