One Skillet Mediterranean Chicken
One Skillet Mediterranean Chicken is a healthy dinner packed with veggies and protein, ready in under 30 minutes.
Equipment
- large cast iron skillet
Ingredients
Oils
- 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
Chicken
- 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken tenderloins
Vegetables
- 1 medium red onion chopped
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 can petite diced tomatoes 15 ounces, with liquid
- 0.5 cup black olives sliced
- 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes yellow or red
Herbs
- 1 tablespoon fresh oregano
- 1 tablespoon fresh basil
Seasoning
- Salt to taste
- ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
Cooking Steps
- In a large cast-iron skillet, heat one tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, add the chicken and sauté it until it is browned through, about 10 minutes, stirring often. Remove the chicken to a plate.
- Add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil and onions to the skillet. Sauté for 2 minutes.
- Add the garlic and cook for an additional minute. Add the canned tomatoes, olives, and herbs. Cook for 6-8 minutes.
- Add the chicken back in along with the tomato halves and heat through. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Serve over rice, pasta, or potatoes.
Notes
Topping ideas: Squeeze fresh lemon juice and sprinkle lemon zest over the recipe after cooking. Or garnish with fresh parsley. Feta cheese is excellent on this Mediterranean chicken recipe. Serve over pasta such as orzo. Want extra sauce? I recommend Rao's marinara.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 309kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 19gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 69mgSodium: 386mgPotassium: 528mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 629IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 55mgIron: 2mg
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