Description
Experience the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean with this quick and easy chicken skillet dish. Featuring tender chicken breasts, colorful bell peppers, fresh zucchini, and tangy Kalamata olives, this meal is both nutritious and delicious. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s perfect for busy weeknights or entertaining friends. Serve it warm to impress your guests with a satisfying dinner that brings a taste of the Mediterranean to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
- 1 medium zucchini, sliced
- 1 cup pitted Kalamata olives
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by washing and chopping the vegetables into bite-sized pieces.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper; cook for about 6 minutes on each side until they reach an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C). Remove from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add chopped bell peppers and zucchini; sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Stir in minced garlic and Kalamata olives; cook for another two minutes until fragrant.
- Return the chicken to the skillet along with freshly squeezed lemon juice; stir gently to combine all flavors.
- Transfer to plates and serve warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 90mg