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Skillet Mediterranean Chicken Recipe

This Skillet Mediterranean Chicken recipe is a healthy dinner packed with veggies and protein and fresh herbs that will be on the table in under 30 minutes.  
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 5
Calories: 309kcal
Author: Julie Clark

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
  • 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 black olives sliced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh oregano*
  • 1 tablespoon fresh basil*
  • 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes yellow or red
  • Salt & ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  • In a large cast-iron skillet, heat one tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, add the chicken and sauté it until it is browned through, about 10 minutes, stirring often. Remove the chicken to a plate. 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken tenderloins
  • Add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil and onions to the skillet. Sauté for 2 minutes. 1 medium red onion
  • Add the garlic and cook for an additional minute. Add the canned tomatoes, olives and herbs. Cook for 6-8 minutes. 1 teaspoon minced garlic, 1 can petite diced tomatoes, 1/2 cup black olives, 1 tablespoon fresh oregano*, 1 tablespoon fresh basil*
  • Add the chicken back in along with the tomato halves and heat through. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Serve over rice, pasta or potatoes. 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes, Salt & ground black pepper

Notes

  • Topping ideas: Squeeze fresh lemon juice and sprinkle lemon zest over the recipe after cooking. Or garnish with fresh parsley.
  • Feta cheese is excellent on this mediterranean chicken recipe.
  • Serve over pasta such as orzo. Want extra sauce? I recommend Rao's marinara.
  • Refer to the article above for more tips and tricks.
The calories shown are based on the cake being cut into 9 pieces, with 1 serving being 1 slice of cake. Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the calories shown are just an estimate. **We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information. **

Nutrition

Calories: 309kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 69mg | Sodium: 386mg | Potassium: 528mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 629IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 55mg | Iron: 2mg