Description
A vibrant and wholesome Mediterranean Chicken Skillet featuring tender chicken breasts seared to golden perfection, combined with fresh colorful vegetables, briny Kalamata olives, and aromatic herbs. Ready in under 30 minutes, this all-in-one pan dish offers bold Mediterranean flavors and a balanced, healthy meal ideal for quick weeknight dinners or sharing with family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein
- 2 skinless chicken breasts (about 6–8 oz each)
Vegetables & Aromatics
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup mixed bell peppers, chopped
- 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups fresh spinach leaves
- 1/3 cup Kalamata olives, pitted
Herbs & Seasonings
- 2 tbsp fresh oregano, chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
Liquids & Sauces
- 2 tbsp olive oil (natural)
- 1 tbsp vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice (natural)
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Chop the bell peppers, thinly slice the red onion, halve the cherry tomatoes, and mince the garlic cloves. Pat the chicken breasts dry and season both sides generously with salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika to infuse flavor.
- Sear the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and sear for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside to finish cooking later with the vegetables.
- Sauté Vegetables and Aromatics: In the same skillet, add more olive oil if needed. Add the minced garlic and sliced red onion, sautéing for 2-3 minutes until fragrant and translucent. Next, add chopped bell peppers and cook until they start softening. Stir in the halved cherry tomatoes to release their natural juices.
- Combine Chicken and Veggies: Nestle the chicken breasts back into the skillet with the vegetables. Pour in vegetarian Worcestershire sauce and lemon juice. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook for 8-10 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked and flavors meld.
- Finish with Fresh Touches: Once chicken is cooked through, stir in fresh spinach leaves and pitted Kalamata olives. Allow spinach to wilt from residual heat. Sprinkle chopped oregano and parsley over the top to add fresh herbal brightness before serving.
Notes
- Allow chicken to rest at room temperature for 15 minutes before cooking to ensure even cooking.
- Use a hot skillet for searing chicken to create a flavorful crust.
- Cook vegetables in batches if your skillet is small to avoid steaming and promote caramelization.
- Fresh oregano and parsley provide better flavor brightness than dried herbs.
- Adjust lemon juice to taste for desired acidity and freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
Keywords: Mediterranean Chicken, Skillet Dinner, Healthy Chicken Recipe, Quick Dinner, Gluten Free, One Pan Meal
