Description
This Mediterranean Chicken Skillet features tender chicken breasts cooked with vibrant bell peppers, zucchini, cherry tomatoes, and Kalamata olives, all topped with crumbled feta cheese and fresh parsley. A simple, healthy, and flavorful one-pan dinner!
Ingredients
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- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 zucchini, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken breasts with oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Add chicken to the skillet and cook for 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- Sauté Vegetables: In the same skillet, add sliced bell peppers and zucchini. Sauté for 5-6 minutes until vegetables are tender.
- Add Tomatoes and Olives: Add cherry tomatoes and olives to the skillet, cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes until tomatoes soften.
- Return Chicken: Place chicken back in the skillet, nestling it among the vegetables. Sprinkle crumbled feta over the top. Cover and cook for 2-3 minutes to melt the cheese.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Add Protein: Serve with quinoa or couscous to add extra protein and fiber.
- Spice it Up: Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for some heat.
- Make it Vegan: Replace chicken with grilled tofu or tempeh and use dairy-free cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with vegetables
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg