Name: Mediterranean Chicken
Yield: Makes 8 servings
Ingredients: 6 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 8 skinless boneless chicken breast halves (about 2 1/2 pounds); 1 1/2 pounds assorted wild mushrooms (such as oyster, crimini, and stemmed shiitake), sliced; 1 1/2 cups low-salt chicken broth; 2/3 cup pitted Kalamata olives; 3 plum tomatoes, seeded, diced; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tablespoon chopped shallot; 1 tablespoon drained capers; 2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) chilled butter; 1 cup teardrop tomatoes (red and yellow); 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley; 3 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted; Caper berries, halved (optional)

Mediterranean ChickenBrian Leatart

Market tip:

Capers are flower buds from the caper bush, and caper berries are the fruit. They are about the size of an olive, and are usually pickled and sold in jars. They can be found at Italian markets, specialty foods stores, and some supermarkets.

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