Roasted Boneless Chicken and Potatoes Nicoise

Roasted Chicken & Potatoes Nicoise

Chicken and potatoes ... it's basic, but it works.  In Nice, France, a typical combination of flavors includes tomatoes, garlic, capers and olives.  Toss your basic chicken and potatoes with these yummy French ingredients and your everyday dinner becomes something special!  I added some lemon to brighten up the flavor, and some bacon to make things even more interesting.

Roasted Boneless Chicken and Potatoes Nicoise

1 package boneless chicken breasts or tenderloins
5 yukon potatoes, quartered (skin on)
1 lemon
1 large tomato or 1 pt small tomatoes or 1 cup oil cured tomatoes
1/2 cup black olives
4 pieces bacon, cut in 1" bits
2 Tbsp dried parsley
2 Tbsp minced garlic
2 Tbsp capers
olive oil as needed (or your favorite oil)
salt and pepper to taste

If using chicken breasts, cut into strips or wedges.  Season with salt and pepper, and sear in your favorite oil on both sides.  Transfer to large casserole dish and pour in any extra oil from the pan.  Cook the bacon about halfway in the same pan as you seared the chicken.  Transfer to the casserole dish.  Squeeze the juice of one lemon over the chicken and bacon.

Add the rest of the ingredients, toss, and add a bit more olive oil if the mixture seems dry.  Season with salt and pepper.  Roast at 400 degrees for about 60 minutes, stirring occasionally.

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