Description
Experience the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean with this easy-to-make Mediterranean Chicken Skillet. Bursting with fresh ingredients like juicy chicken, colorful vegetables, and briny olives, this one-pan meal is perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, cut into strips
- 1 zucchini, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, oregano, and basil; cook for 5-7 minutes per side until browned. Remove from skillet.
- Sauté onion and garlic for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
- Add bell pepper and zucchini; cook for another 5 minutes until softened.
- Stir in cherry tomatoes and olives; cook for an additional 3-4 minutes.
- Return chicken to the skillet; warm through for about 2-3 minutes.
- Adjust seasoning to taste and garnish with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 286g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 110mg