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Mediterranean Chicken Recipe

One-pan Mediterranean chicken with chicken breast, kalamata olives, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and a simple pan sauce.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Yumna Jawad

Ingredients

  • 4 (6-ounce) boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • cup juliened sun-dried tomatoes oil-packed, drained
  • ½ cup kalamata olives halved
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley chopped
  • Lemon wedges for serving

Instructions

  • Pat the chicken dry and season both sides with oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 5–6 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer to a plate.
  • Lower the heat to medium. Add the onion to the same skillet and cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
  • Stir in the sun-dried tomatoes and kalamata olives. Cook for 1–2 minutes to warm and combine the flavors.
  • Pour in the chicken broth. Bring to a simmer and cook for 3–4 minutes, allowing the sauce to reduce slightly.
  • Return the chicken to the skillet, spoon the sauce over the top, and simmer for 2 minutes. Stir in the parsley.
  • Serve with extra sauce and lemon wedges.

Notes

  • My Top Tip: If your chicken breasts are thick in the center, gently pound them so they cook evenly and don't dry out.
  • Storage: Store leftover Mediterranean chicken in an airtight container in the fridge for 3–4 days. Reheat on the stove, covered, with a splash of water or chicken broth to help keep it from drying out.
  • Freezing: Place cooled Mediterranean chicken in an airtight container or freezer bag. It'll last in the freezer for up to 2 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight, then reheat covered on the stove.

Nutrition

Serving: 6oz | Calories: 330kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 109mg | Sodium: 1073mg | Potassium: 1084mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 779IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 62mg | Iron: 3mg

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