Description
Bring the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean to your dinner table with this quick and easy Mediterranean Chicken Skillet. In just under 40 minutes, you can enjoy a wholesome meal packed with tender chicken, colorful vegetables, and a medley of robust spices. This one-pan dish is not only simple to make but also versatile, allowing you to serve it over baby potatoes, quinoa, or even alongside a fresh salad. Perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings, this recipe makes healthy eating effortless and delicious. Get ready to savor a delightful blend of flavors that everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into 1-inch cubes)
- 1 large onion (chopped)
- 2 large bell peppers (seeded and cubed)
- 2 portobello mushrooms (cubed)
- 28 ounces whole tomatoes (coarsely chopped)
- 1 cup Kalamata olives (pitted)
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Fresh parsley for garnish
- 1/2 cup olives brine
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 garlic cloves (grated)
- 2 pounds baby potatoes
Instructions
- Heat a large deep skillet on low-medium heat and add olive oil.
- Sauté chopped onion and cubed bell peppers for about 3-4 minutes until softened.
- Add cubed portobello mushrooms and sauté for another 3-4 minutes until tender.
- Stir in chicken cubes and cook for about 3-4 minutes until opaque.
- Add coarsely chopped tomatoes, olives, sugar, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 20 minutes.
- For baby potatoes: In a separate pot, boil potatoes in salted water until tender (about 15-20 minutes). Drain and set aside.
- After the skillet has simmered, add grated garlic, stir well, let sit covered for 5 minutes before serving over cooked baby potatoes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 730mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 105mg