Description
Quick and vibrant Mediterranean Chicken Skillet with juicy chicken, colorful vegetables, olives, and feta cheese. Ready in under 30 minutes, perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp dried oregano
½ tsp garlic powder
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 red onion, sliced
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 zucchini, sliced into half moons
3 garlic cloves, minced
¼ cup sun-dried tomatoes, sliced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
⅓ cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
Juice of 1 lemon
Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
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Season the Chicken – Pat chicken dry and season both sides with smoked paprika, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
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Heat the Skillet – Add 2 tbsp olive oil to a large skillet over medium heat. Heat until shimmering.
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Sear the Chicken – Cook chicken 5–7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (165°F). Remove from skillet and set aside.
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Cook the Aromatics – In the same skillet, sauté red onion and bell pepper for 4–5 minutes until softened and slightly caramelized.
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Add Zucchini & Garlic – Stir in zucchini and minced garlic. Cook 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
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Incorporate Tomatoes & Olives – Add sun-dried tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, and Kalamata olives. Cook 2–3 minutes until cherry tomatoes begin to release juices.
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Return Chicken – Nestle chicken among vegetables, spooning some mixture over top to absorb flavors.
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Add Feta & Lemon Juice – Sprinkle feta and drizzle lemon juice over chicken and vegetables. Let sit 1–2 minutes to soften feta and brighten flavors.
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Garnish – Remove from heat and sprinkle with fresh parsley. Optional: drizzle with olive oil or add a pinch of black pepper.
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Serve – Serve warm with rice, couscous, pasta, or crusty bread.
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate chicken in olive oil, lemon juice, and herbs for 30 minutes before cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Sauté
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken portion with vegetables
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
Keywords: Mediterranean chicken skillet, easy chicken recipe, healthy weeknight dinner, one-pan chicken, Greek-inspired chicken, quick Mediterranean meals