One Skillet Mediterranean Chicken
User Reviews
4.7
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
5
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Calories
384 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
One Skillet Mediterranean Chicken
Description
One Skillet Mediterranean Chicken features boneless, skinless chicken tenderloins cooked in olive oil until browned, then simmered with a mixture of red onion, minced garlic, canned diced tomatoes with their juices, black olives, and fresh oregano and basil. The addition of halved cherry tomatoes towards the end adds freshness and color, creating a saucy dish with layered Mediterranean flavors.
The recipe's cooking method uses a single cast-iron skillet, which helps develop a nice browning on the chicken and lets the flavors blend as the chicken finishes cooking in the tomato and herb sauce. The combination of olives and fresh herbs provides a slightly tangy, aromatic note that complements the mild chicken.
This dish is practical to serve with plain rice or potatoes, allowing the flavorful sauce to be absorbed or spooned over for convenience and comfort. It works well for a straightforward dinner with a Mediterranean flair.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 1/2 pounds chicken tenderloins boneless, skinless
- 1 red onion chopped, medium
- 1 teaspoon garlic minced
- 1 can diced tomatoes 15 ounces, with liquid, petite
- 1/2 cup black olives sliced, California ripe
- 1 tablespoon oregano fresh
- 1 tablespoon basil fresh
- 1 cup cherry tomato yellow or red, halved
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- 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.
- 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, olives and herbs. Cook for 6-8 minutes.
- Add the chicken and tomato halves and heat through.
- Serve over rice or potatoes.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 5Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 384 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 384kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 26g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 102mg | 34% |
| Sodium | 418mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 595mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 565IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 18.2mg | 20% |
| Calcium | 58mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2.6mg | 14% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.7
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