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Zesty Mediterranean Chicken Skillet

This Zesty Mediterranean Chicken Skillet features tender chicken and colorful vegetables bursting with Mediterranean flavors, all cooked in one pan for a quick and delicious meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts pounded to ½-inch thickness and diced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 large red bell pepper thinly sliced
  • 1 green bell pepper thinly sliced
  • 1 small red onion thinly sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • ¼ cup Kalamata olives pitted and halved
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
Garnish (Optional)
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley chopped
  • 2 tbsp crumbled feta cheese

Equipment

  • Large skillet

Method
 

Cooking
  1. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet and cook the diced chicken for 5-7 minutes until browned and almost cooked through, then remove and set aside.
  2. Add the remaining olive oil to the same skillet, then sauté sliced bell peppers and red onion for 5-7 minutes until they begin to soften.
  3. Stir in minced garlic, cherry tomatoes, and Kalamata olives, cooking for 2-3 minutes until the tomatoes slightly break down.
  4. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet, then stir in lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper, tossing to combine.
  5. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 5-7 minutes to meld flavors and finish cooking the chicken.
  6. Remove from heat, garnish with fresh parsley and optional feta cheese, then serve hot.

Notes

Serve this dish over quinoa or cauliflower rice for a complete and satisfying meal.