Description
Discover the vibrant and healthy flavors of the Mediterranean Chicken Skillet, a quick and easy family meal packed with tender chicken, colorful vegetables, and aromatic herbs. Perfect for busy weeknights, this nutritious one-pan dinner can be prepared in under 30 minutes, offering a wholesome and delicious dinner option for the whole family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 red onion, sliced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, paprika, and a pinch of oregano. Set aside.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for about 6-7 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add sliced red onion, garlic, and bell peppers. Sautรฉ for 3-4 minutes until vegetables are slightly tender. Add cherry tomatoes and cook for another 2 minutes. Stir in dried herbs and lemon juice.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet, spooning the vegetable mixture over the top. Cover and simmer for 5 minutes to allow flavors to meld. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley.
Notes
- Feel free to swap out or add additional vegetables like black olives or capers for extra flavor.
- This dish can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in a skillet or microwave until hot.
- To make it more filling, serve with whole grain rice, quinoa, or crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 350 Kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg