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A healthy dinner recipe featuring chicken and a colorful assortment of vegetables.

Zesty Mediterranean Chicken Skillet with Chickpeas and Artichokes

This Zesty Mediterranean Chicken Skillet is a flavorful one-pan meal featuring tender chicken, chickpeas, and artichoke hearts in a bright lemon-herb sauce. It's quick to prepare and perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 large red onion thinly sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 red bell pepper cored and chopped
  • 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas rinsed and drained
  • 1 (14-ounce) can quartered artichoke hearts drained and roughly chopped
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp fresh oregano (or 1 tsp dried)
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
Garnish (Optional)
  • Fresh parsley chopped

Equipment

  • Large skillet or Dutch oven

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
  2. Add chicken pieces and cook until browned on all sides, then remove and set aside.
  3. Sauté the sliced red onion in the same skillet until softened.
  4. Stir in minced garlic and chopped red bell pepper; cook for 3 minutes until the bell pepper begins to soften.
  5. Add rinsed chickpeas and chopped artichoke hearts to the skillet and stir to combine.
  6. Pour in chicken broth and lemon juice, bringing it to a simmer while scraping up any browned bits.
  7. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet, then add oregano, salt, and pepper.
  8. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 8-10 minutes until chicken is cooked through and flavors are blended.
  9. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed, then serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.

Notes

This one-pan meal is perfect for a busy weeknight. Adjust the amount of lemon juice and oregano to your taste preferences.