Description
Mediterranean Chicken Skillet: An Amazing Ultimate Recipe is a vibrant and healthy dish that brings the Mediterranean flair to your dinner table in just 35 minutes. This one-pan meal features tender chicken thighs or breasts cooked alongside an array of colorful vegetables, including bell peppers, zucchini, and cherry tomatoes. Seasoned with aromatic garlic, oregano, and basil, this skillet dish is not only flavorful but also nutritious, making it perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings. Serve it over fluffy rice or quinoa, and don’t forget to garnish with fresh parsley and zesty lemon wedges for an extra pop of flavor. Enjoy a wholesome meal that’s as delightful to eat as it is to prepare.
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 until shimmering.
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, oregano, and basil; add to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes per side until browned and cooked through. Remove from the pan.
- In the same skillet, sauté onion and garlic for about 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
- Add bell pepper strips and zucchini; cook for an additional 5 minutes until softened.
- Stir in cherry tomatoes and Kalamata olives; cook for another 3-4 minutes.
- Return the chicken to the skillet; warm through with veggies for about 2-3 minutes.
- Taste and adjust seasoning before removing from heat.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 530mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg