Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsAvanzare Italian DiningPollo Salata Recipe

Pollo Salata Recipe

Time1h
Serves2

Pan seared chicken breast, artichoke hearts, mushrooms, kalamata olives in butter sauce on a bed of pesto mashed potatoes with roasted vegetables.

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Ingredients

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Chicken and Sauce

Pesto Mashed Potatoes

Roasted Vegetables

Method

Preparation of Roasted Vegetables

  1. 1

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

  2. 2

    Prepare Vegetables

    Chop the zucchini, bell pepper, and carrots into bite-sized pieces. Place them on a baking sheet.

  3. 3

    Season and Roast Vegetables

    Drizzle the vegetables with olive oil, sprinkle salt and black pepper. Toss to coat evenly. Roast in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until tender and slightly caramelized.

Cooking Chicken and Sauce

  1. 4

    Prepare Chicken

    Season the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper on both sides.

  2. 5

    Sear Chicken

    In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside.

  3. 6

    Prepare Sauce

    In the same skillet, add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant. Add the artichoke hearts, mushrooms, and kalamata olives, stirring to combine. Cook for an additional 5 minutes.

  4. 7

    Combine Chicken and Sauce

    Return the chicken to the skillet, spooning the sauce over the chicken. Cook for another 2-3 minutes to heat through.

Pesto Mashed Potatoes

  1. 8

    Prepare Potatoes

    Peel and chop the potatoes into uniform pieces. Boil in salted water until tender, about 15-20 minutes.

  2. 9

    Mash Potatoes

    Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot. Add the pesto sauce and milk, and mash until smooth and creamy. Stir in 2 tablespoons of butter until melted and fully incorporated.

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