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Mediterranean Chicken with Tomatoes and Olives

Mediterranean Chicken with Tomatoes and Olives

This easy Mediterranean chicken recipe requires little prep, and only 20 minutes to cook, making it a perfect one skillet meal loaded with Mediterranean flavors.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Entree
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 4 servings
Calories 413.6 kcal

Equipment

  • Cast Iron Skillet

Ingredients
  

  • 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic or garlic paste
  • Kosher salt
  • Black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano divided
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • ½ cup dry white wine
  • 1 large lemon juiced
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • 1 medium red onion finely chopped
  • 4 small tomatoes diced, about 1 ½ cups
  • ¼ cup sliced green olives
  • 1 handful fresh parsley stems removed, leaves chopped
  • crumbled feta cheese optional

Instructions
 

  • Pat the chicken breasts dry. Make three shallow slits on each side of the chicken breast.
  • Rub the garlic on both sides of the chicken, pushing some garlic into the slits you made. Season the chicken breasts on both sides with salt, pepper and ½ of the dried oregano.
  • In a large cast iron skillet, heat the olive oil on medium-high. Sear the chicken on both sides, then add the white wine and reduce by half.
  • Add the lemon juice and chicken broth. Sprinkle the remaining ½ tablespoon of oregano on top and turn the heat to medium. Cover with a lid or tightly with foil. Cook for about 5 to 6 minutes on one side, then turn the chicken over and cook for 5 to 6 additional minutes, or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F.
  • Uncover and top with chopped onions, tomatoes and olives. Cover again and cook for 3 minutes. Finish with the parsley and feta cheese (if using). Enjoy!

Notes

If you're working with larger and thicker boneless chicken breasts, consider splitting them into cutlets. You can also customize the recipe by adding spinach, capers, or extra herbs to your liking.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 413.6kcalCarbohydrates: 14.4gProtein: 50.5gFat: 14.6gSaturated Fat: 2.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1.9gMonounsaturated Fat: 7.8gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 145.2mgSodium: 513.8mgPotassium: 1281.1mgFiber: 3.7gSugar: 5.7gVitamin A: 1154.6IUVitamin C: 38.3mgCalcium: 78.8mgIron: 2.2mg
Keyword chicken recipe, easy dinner, healthy cooking, Mediterranean chicken, Mediterranean flavors, one skillet meal
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