Mediterranean Chicken for Two
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean with this easy, one-skillet 'Mediterranean Chicken for Two' recipe! Juicy chicken breasts are seared to golden perfection and paired with a colorful medley of sautéed cherry tomatoes, earthy kalamata olives, tender baby spinach, and sweet red onions. Bright notes of lemon juice and zest, complemented by fragrant oregano, elevate the dish with zesty, herbaceous Mediterranean flair. Topped with creamy, crumbled feta cheese, this quick 30-minute meal strikes the perfect balance between healthy and satisfying. Ideal for a romantic dinner or a simple weeknight treat, this dish delivers restaurant-quality flavor right to your table. Serve it warm and enjoy an effortless yet elegant Mediterranean experience!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 cup kalamata olives, pitted and halved
- 0.5 medium red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.25 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Season the chicken breasts with salt, black pepper, and half of the dried oregano on both sides.
In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat.
Add the chicken breasts to the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, lower the heat to medium and add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil along with the minced garlic. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the cherry tomatoes, red onion slices, and the remaining oregano. Cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes begin to soften and release their juices.
Stir in the kalamata olives and baby spinach. Cook for another 2 minutes until the spinach wilts.
Return the chicken breasts to the skillet and spoon the vegetable mixture over the top. Drizzle with lemon juice and sprinkle with lemon zest.
Let everything cook together for 2-3 minutes to combine the flavors. Remove from heat.
Plate the chicken and spoon the vegetable mixture evenly over each portion. Sprinkle with crumbled feta cheese before serving.
Serve warm and enjoy your Mediterranean Chicken for Two!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1336 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 81.4 g | 104% | |
| Saturated Fat | 20.1 g | 101% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 336 mg | 112% | |
| Sodium | 3697 mg | 161% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 27.9 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.1 g | 32% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.6 g | ||
| Protein | 120.7 g | 241% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 508 mg | 39% | |
| Iron | 8.5 mg | 47% | |
| Potassium | 614 mg | 13% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
