Mediterranean Chicken Skillet
Mediterranean Chicken Skillet is a vibrant, flavor-packed dish that captures the essence of Mediterranean cuisine in under 30 minutes. Juicy chicken breasts are seared to perfection and paired with colorful vegetables like cherry tomatoes, bell peppers, and zucchini. Finished with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice and crumbled feta, this one-pan meal is not only quick to prepare but also visually stunning—perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy family dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 bell peppers (red and yellow), chopped
- 1 medium zucchini, sliced thinly
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Juice of 1 lemon (about 3 tbsp)
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
Instructions
- Preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil.
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, and oregano. Sear in the skillet for 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic; sauté until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
- Add cherry tomatoes, bell peppers, and zucchini; cook for 5-8 minutes until softened.
- Return chicken to the skillet; squeeze fresh lemon juice over everything, sprinkle feta on top before serving.
- Serve alongside rice or crusty bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: Feel free to swap vegetables based on your preferences or seasonal availability. For added flavor, consider incorporating olives or sun-dried tomatoes.