One Skillet Mediterranean Chicken

One Skillet Mediterranean Chicken is a healthy dinner packed with veggies and protein and fresh herbs that will be on the table in under 30 minutes.  

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Have you ever grown your own herbs? This is the first year that I’ve ever tried.

OK…I take that back. I tried one other year to grow cilantro and it went to seed before I even realized it was ready to use.

This year, though….I tackled a herb garden and had success. And I must say I’m hooked. Fresh basil, oregano and cilantro?  Just about the best thing ever.

This skillet dinner that I’m sharing with you gets its flavor from freshly snipped basil and oregano. It’s full of chicken, fresh tomato, onion and olives.

Are you a lover of olives? I don’t eat them just as is, but used in a main dish, side dish or salad and I’m all over them.  California Ripe Olives have vitamin E, iron, vitamin A, and fiber, naturally cholesterol free. They are a great addition to a healthy diet.

Olives are a classic Mediterranean ingredient and Mediterranean flavors take center stage in this sugar free, heart healthy dish. It takes just one skillet and you’ll have dinner on the table in under 30 minutes.

You can serve this over rice, or for a grain free option, serve over potatoes.

And although I loved using the fresh herbs for this dish, you can use dried oregano and basil if you’d like. This is what I’ll be doing when I make this recipe in the winter.

Because let’s face it. If I have a hard time growing a herb garden outside, I’m pretty sure my indoor attempt would be fairly unsuccessful.

Q: Have some herb gardening tips for me? I’d love to hear your wisdom and your favorite way to use them!

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One Skillet Mediterranean Chicken

Prep Time

5 mins

Cook Time

25 mins

Total Time

30 mins

 

One Skillet Mediterranean Chicken is a healthy dinner packed with veggies and protein and fresh herbs that will be on the table in under 30 minutes.  

Course: Main Dish

Cuisine: American

Servings: 5

Calories: 384 kcal

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken tenderloins
• 1 medium red onion chopped
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 can petite diced tomatoes 15 ounces, with liquid
• 1/2 cup California Ripe Black Olives sliced
• 1 tablespoon fresh oregano*
• 1 tablespoon fresh basil*
• 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes yellow or red
• Salt/pepper to taste

Instructions

1. In a large cast-iron skillet, heat the tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, add the chicken and saute it until it is browned through, about 10 minutes, stirring often. Remove the chicken to a plate.
2. Add the teaspoon of olive oil and onions to the skillet. Saute for 2 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for an additional minute. Add the canned tomatoes, olive sand spices. Cook for 6-8 minutes.
3. Add the chicken and tomato halves and heat through.
4. Serve over rice or potatoes.

Nutrition Facts

One Skillet Mediterranean Chicken

Amount Per Serving

Calories 384 Calories from Fat 234

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 26g 40%

Saturated Fat 6g 30%

Cholesterol 102mg 34%

Sodium 418mg 17%

Potassium 595mg 17%

Total Carbohydrates 9g 3%

Dietary Fiber 2g 8%

Sugars 5g

Protein 27g 54%

Vitamin A 11.3%

Vitamin C 22%

Calcium 5.8%

Iron 14.5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.