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One Pot Mediterranean Chicken

This recipe for Mediterranean chicken is chicken thighs, olives, roasted peppers and orzo, all cooked in a single pan. An easy and healthy dinner option with minimal clean up at the end of the night!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 510 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean

Ingredients

  • 4 bone in, skin on chicken thighs
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 small onion finely diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 cup roasted peppers roughly chopped (can use red, yellow or orange peppers)
  • 8 ounces orzo pasta uncooked
  • 3/4 cup kalamata olives halved
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 15 ounce can chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • kosher salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a large skillet or pot, heat the olive oil over medium high heat. Season the chicken generously on both sides with salt and pepper. Place the chicken in the pan and cook for 4 to 6 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Remove the chicken from the pan.
  2. Drain off excess fat leaving about 1 teaspoon in the pan. Add the onion, cook for 5 minutes. Add the garlic, cook for one minute more.
  3. Add the orzo, oregano, roasted peppers, olives and chickpeas to the pan. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Place the chicken on top of the orzo mixture; add chicken broth.
  4. Bring everything to a boil, cover the pot with a lid and place into the oven. Bake for 35 minutes or until chicken is cooked through. Sprinkle with parsley, then serve.

Notes

  • Make Ahead: If you make your own roasted peppers, you can make them 2 days in advance. Never roasted peppers before? Here's a how-to guide.

Nutrition Information

Calories 510kcal (26%) Carbohydrates 78g (26%) Protein 40g (80%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 107mg (36%) Sodium 691mg (29%) Potassium 950mg (27%) Fiber 11g (44%) Sugar 8g (16%) Vitamin A 250IU (5%) Vitamin C 24.4mg (27%) Calcium 118mg (12%) Iron 5.6mg (31%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 510

% Daily Value*

Calories 510kcal 26%
Carbohydrates 78g 26%
Protein 40g 80%
Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 107mg 36%
Sodium 691mg 29%
Potassium 950mg 20%
Fiber 11g 44%
Sugar 8g 16%
Vitamin A 250IU 5%
Vitamin C 24.4mg 27%
Calcium 118mg 12%
Iron 5.6mg 31%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.