Chicken with Olives
#SundaySupper is doing 5 Ingredients of Less today and we make Chicken with Olives!! These are easy meals with little mess. We are allowed water, salt, pepper, and oil as “freebies” and they do not count as ingredients.
Okay, go!! My brain started whirling with yummy ingredients and I stopped on chicken and olives for some reason. Delicious crispy chicken with the addition of slightly salty black olives. This dish was super easy and so delicious. Ken raved about the olives and parsley with the chicken and loved it!!
Crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. This makes a perfect weekday meal or #SundaySupper without the fuss.
The chicken roasts on the outside and poaches in the delightful garlic butter that seeps into the bottom, DELISH!!
Chicken with Olives for 5 Ingredients of Less #SundaySupper

Chicken with Olives is a simple and satisfying meal for any day of the week!!
Ingredients
- 6 chicken thighs, bone in and skin on
- 1 tsp. garlic paste or 2 cloves garlic finely minced
- 2 Tbsp. butter, softened
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup sliced black olives
- 1/4 cup parsley chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400F. Mix the butter and garlic together. Place a small amount of butter under the skin of each thigh and rub onto the chicken, rubbing extra on the top. Salt and pepper the chicken to taste. Place in a small to medium casserole dish, just big enough to fit the chicken.
- Roast in the oven for 30-40 min. until done. Baste and broil to brown if necessary. Serve with olives and parsley sprinkled on top.

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Manu says
What a great idea to serve this chicken with olives and parsley! I am sure it tasted delicious!
Noshing with the Nolands says
Thanks so much Manu!!
The Ninja Baker says
Crispy on the outside, tender inside? Looks like perfection to this Ninja Baker =)
Quick question: If I used white meat / chicken breasts, what do you think the cooking time might be?
Noshing with the Nolands says
Depending on the size of the breast I think they would take the same amount of time. You could cut each breast in half so they aren’t such a large serving and they would be the same size as a chicken thigh. Always check with a good thermometer for doneness. Thanks so much Kim.
Marjory @ Dinner-Mom says
Tara-the chicken looks so perfect! Crisp on the outside and juicy on the inside…and perfectly paired with olives. Lovely!
Noshing with the Nolands says
It was yummy chicken that was for sure, thanks Marjory!!
Laura says
I do something similar with lemon and olives but I love the idea of using parsley.
Noshing with the Nolands says
That would be great too Laura with the lemon, couldn’t get another ingredient in though. Loved the parsley with them!!
Courtney @ Neighborfood says
Sometimes I forget how delicious the simple things are. Thanks for making easy look so good!
Noshing with the Nolands says
Thanks so much Courtney!!
Liz says
Your chicken with the nice boost of garlic and butter flavors sounds amazing!!!
Noshing with the Nolands says
Thanks so much Liz!!
Becca from ItsYummi! says
I LOVE this dish, Tara!
Noshing with the Nolands says
Thanks Becca!!
Heather // girlichef says
I think your brain stopped on exactly the right combination – so darn delicious, my mouth is watering!
Noshing with the Nolands says
Thanks so much Heather, not quite sure how that brain works sometimes!!
Stacy says
That crispy skin is the best, Tara! I’d like to reach right in and help myself.
Noshing with the Nolands says
I would love to share dinner with you Stacy, come on over!!
Mireya @myhealthyeatinghabits says
Chicken and olives make a great combination. One of my favorite dishes is Chicken Marengo with tomatoes, onions, and black olives.
Noshing with the Nolands says
Thanks so much for coming over!!
Joanne/WineLadyCooks says
We love olives, they make a great addition to a recipe. This recipes is so EASY! and sounds delicious. Grampy is going to love this.
Thanks for sharing Tara,
Joanne
Noshing with the Nolands says
Thanks so much Joanne, I hope Gramps enjoys this!!
Marlene @Nosh My Way says
Yum. I can see the crispiness in the photo and I love a crispy chicken. I love the idea of black olives as typically green one are used in recipes like this. way to change it up.
Noshing with the Nolands says
Yes, green olives would be so good too!! Thanks Marlene!
Erin @ Table for 7 says
They look beautiful Tara..what a great dish!
Noshing with the Nolands says
Thanks so much Erin!!
Amy Kim (@kimchi_mom) says
Chicken thighs are a staple in our house! So much more flavor than the chicken breast.
Love the flavor combo of chicken and olives!
Noshing with the Nolands says
I much prefer chicken thighs for cooking whole chicken pieces, they have so much more flavor!! Thanks so much Amy!!
Nicole Neverman says
This looks wonderful! Looking forward to trying it out 🙂
Noshing with the Nolands says
Thanks so much Nicole!
Serena | Serena Bakes Simply From Scratch says
The chicken with olives looks delicious and easy! Love it!
Noshing with the Nolands says
Thanks so much for coming over Serena!!
David @ CookingChat says
Looks like a tasty combo! I would like to fix chicken thighs more and will keep this in mind for when I do. Great photos too!
Noshing with the Nolands says
Thanks so much David, happy to have you cooking with us on #SundaySupper!!
Alice // Hip Foodie Mom says
love that you used chicken thighs . . the best and so flavorful, yumm!!
Noshing with the Nolands says
Thanks so much Alice and for hosting!!
Liz says
My coconut pie recipe is back on the blog. Thanks for pointing out its absence…a casualty from upgrading WP and having no editing ability while ZipList was installed! Glad that was fixed!
Noshing with the Nolands says
I will pop over again, I thought it was me but I looked and looked and couldn’t find it!!
Deanna Samaan says
Tara, I love your recipes! This looks so good and looks like you slaved over it for hours! It hard to believe it under 5 ingredients. Great job!
Noshing with the Nolands says
Thank you so much Deanna!!!
Shannon @VillageGirlBlog says
Yum! I love the olives with the chicken. They are a great way to add flavor to a dish. That little bit of parsley is perfect for added freshness! Mmm
Noshing with the Nolands says
Thanks so much Shannon!!
Kim | a little lunch says
Tara, I HAD to comment on your delectable dish. The photo captured my attention immediately; the 5 ingredients aspect (and list of so many others!) made me bookmark it right now. Thank you. Looks & sounds wonderful!
Noshing with the Nolands says
Thank you so much Kim, I loved that you came over, enjoy!!
Nibbles By Nic says
This looks delicious Tara!!! Thanks so much for stopping by MUNCHING MONDAYS with this delicious dish 🙂
Noshing with the Nolands says
Thanks so much Nic!!
Tracy says
I have never been a fab of olives, but this looks like a recipe I will have to try!
Noshing with the Nolands says
Thanks Tracy!
Betsy @ Desserts Required says
I can understand why Ken was raving. The chicken and olives are fab but the garlic butter you place under the skin is BRILLIANT!
Noshing with the Nolands says
Thank you so much Betsy!!
Susan says
Those chicken thighs look gorgeous! That crispy skin and I’ll eat basically anything with olives.
Noshing with the Nolands says
Thank you so much Susan, I am an olive girl big time!!
Katie says
Oh wow – this dish looks absolutely wonderful! I personally love olives, but they are one of the VERY few things my husband doesn’t like. What?!?! Perhaps I should make this just so I could get double the olives on my plate! 😉
Noshing with the Nolands says
Well this dish will work for you both, as he can have it without and you can have it with!! Thanks so much for coming over Katie!!
Arlene @FlourOnMyFace says
Tara
This looks so good. I love black olives and I bet they taste great with this chicken dish!
Noshing with the Nolands says
Thanks so much Arlene!!
Laura Dembowski says
Wonderful how easy this is to make. It would be a great quick dinner for a busy night.
Noshing with the Nolands says
Thanks Laura!!
Soni says
Love this recipe and cannot wait to try!The chicken looks all crispy and delicious 🙂
Noshing with the Nolands says
Thanks so much Soni!!
Sarah says
With olives and chicken, my mom will be in on this for sure!
Noshing with the Nolands says
Enjoy, thanks Sarah!!
Dorothy at Shockingly Delicious says
Olives may EVERYTHING better!
Noshing with the Nolands says
I have to agree Dorothy!!
Jane's Adventures in Dinner says
Tonight’s dinner dilemma solved.
Noshing with the Nolands says
Thanks Jane, I hope you enjoy it!!
Christy says
I’m always on the lookout for new chicken recipes as Sous Chef could eat chicken every night. This looks and sounds fabulous!
Noshing with the Nolands says
Thanks so much Christy and it is so easy too!!
Cindys Recipes and Writings says
I love chicken thighs. thanks for a different recipe, Tara!
Noshing with the Nolands says
Thanks Cindy!!
Evelyn @ My Turn for us says
Grabbing this to share!! Looks amazing and easy!! YUM!!
Hugs
PS Pinned!!
Noshing with the Nolands says
Thank you so much Evelyn!!
Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen says
This looks fabulous Tara. The browned skin and all those tasty olives? Perfect!!
Noshing with the Nolands says
Thanks so much Bobbi!!
Shaina says
This reminds me of a chicken dish my aunt makes with olives and stewed prunes. Beautiful dish!
Noshing with the Nolands says
I would love to try your aunt’s dish too!! Sweet and salt, mmmmm!!
Dionne Baldwin says
Crispy on the outside is how I love my chicken! Your chicken with olives is beautiful. I’ve never had chicken and olives together but I would really like to give it a try.
Noshing with the Nolands says
Thanks so much Dionne, I hope you try it!!
Renee says
Lovely dish Tara, just lovely.
Noshing with the Nolands says
Thanks Renee!
The Wimpy Vegetarian says
Chicken and olives are a perfect combination !!! Great recipe, Tara 🙂
Noshing with the Nolands says
Thank you so much!!