Mediterranean Chicken Skillet: Simple & Healthy Family Meal
A flavorful and easy one-pan Mediterranean chicken skillet, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. This healthy recipe is packed with fresh vegetables and herbs.
Equipment
- Large skillet
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs Boneless, skinless chicken breasts Cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 Onion Medium, chopped
- 2 cloves Garlic Minced
- 1 Red bell pepper Chopped
- 1 14.5 oz can Diced tomatoes Undrained
- 1/2 cup Sun-dried tomatoes Oil-packed, drained and chopped
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives Pitted and halved
- 1/4 cup Feta cheese Crumbled
- 1 tsp Dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp Dried basil
- To taste Salt and pepper
- For garnish Fresh parsley Chopped
Instructions
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until browned on all sides and cooked through (about 6-8 minutes). Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
- Add onion and bell pepper to the skillet and cook until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic, oregano, and basil. Cook for 1 minute more.
- Add diced tomatoes (undrained), sun-dried tomatoes, and Kalamata olives to the skillet. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Return chicken to the skillet. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 10-15 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened slightly.
- Stir in crumbled feta cheese just before serving.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.
Notes
For a spicier dish, add a pinch of red pepper flakes. You can also substitute other vegetables like zucchini or spinach. Serve over rice, quinoa, or couscous for a more complete meal.