Description
This Skillet Greek Chicken recipe is a flavorful and easy-to-make dish that features tender chicken breasts topped with tangy feta cheese, olives, and cherry tomatoes. The Mediterranean-inspired flavors make it a perfect main course for a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Toppings:
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup pitted Kalamata olives, sliced
- 1/4 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Season Chicken: Pat the chicken breasts dry and season with oregano, thyme, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Cook Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet, cook chicken for 5-6 minutes on each side until cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Prepare Toppings: In the same skillet, sauté garlic, deglaze with chicken broth and lemon juice. Return chicken to skillet, top with feta, olives, and tomatoes. Cover and cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Finish and Serve: Garnish with parsley and serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with rice, quinoa, or warm pita bread.
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and herbs for at least 30 minutes before cooking.
- You can substitute chicken thighs for a juicier result.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with toppings
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 630 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 105 mg
