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Mediterranean Chicken with Tomatoes and Olives

Mediterranean Chicken with Tomatoes and Olives

This Mediterranean Chicken with Tomatoes and Olives is a delicious and healthy dish featuring tender chicken breasts, fresh tomatoes, olives, and aromatic spices.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course main dish
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 4 servings
Calories 413.6 kcal

Equipment

  • Cast Iron Skillet

Ingredients
  

Protein

  • 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts

Condiments

  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic or garlic paste
  • Kosher salt
  • Black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano divided

Liquids

  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • ½ cup dry white wine
  • 1 large lemon juiced
  • ½ cup chicken broth

Vegetables

  • 1 medium red onion finely chopped
  • 4 small tomatoes diced, about 1 ½ cups
  • ¼ cup sliced green olives
  • 1 handful fresh parsley stems removed, leaves chopped

Optional

  • crumbled feta cheese optional

Instructions
 

Cooking Steps

  • Prep the chicken: Pat the chicken breasts dry. Make three shallow slits on each side of the chicken breast.
  • Season the chicken: Rub the garlic on both sides of the chicken, pushing some garlic into the slits you made. Season the chicken breasts on both sides with salt, pepper and ½ of the dried oregano.
  • Sear the chicken: In a large cast iron skillet, heat the olive oil on medium-high. Sear the chicken on both sides, then add the white wine and reduce by half.
  • Braise the chicken: Add the lemon juice and chicken broth. Sprinkle the remaining ½ tablespoon of oregano on top and turn the heat to medium. Cover with a lid or tightly with foil. Cook for about 5 to 6 minutes on one side, then turn the chicken over and cook for 5 to 6 additional minutes, or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F.
  • Finish the chicken and serve: Uncover and top with chopped onions, tomatoes and olives. Cover again and cook for 3 minutes. Finish with the parsley and feta cheese if using. Enjoy!

Notes

If you're working with larger and thicker boneless chicken breasts, consider using only two breasts and splitting them into cutlets. You can tweak the recipe by adding spinach, switching olives for capers, or throwing in extra herbs.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 413.6kcalCarbohydrates: 14.4gProtein: 50.5gFat: 14.6gSaturated Fat: 2.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1.9gMonounsaturated Fat: 7.8gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 145.2mgSodium: 513.8mgPotassium: 1281.1mgFiber: 3.7gSugar: 5.7gVitamin A: 1154.6IUVitamin C: 38.3mgCalcium: 78.8mgIron: 2.2mg
Keyword chicken, dinner, healthy, olives, tomatoes
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