Mediterranean Diet Artichoke Chicken
Bring the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean to your dinner table with this wholesome Mediterranean Diet Artichoke Chicken recipe. Juicy, golden-seared chicken breasts are nestled alongside tender artichoke hearts, sweet cherry tomatoes, briny kalamata olives, and a bed of wilted spinach, all brought together with a zesty splash of lemon juice and fragrant Mediterranean herbs like oregano, thyme, and basil. Topped with tangy crumbled feta cheese, this one-pan wonder is baked to perfection, making it as easy as it is delicious. Ready in just 45 minutes, this healthy and nutrient-packed meal is perfect for busy weeknights or elegant entertaining, especially when paired with quinoa or whole grains for a satisfying Mediterranean feast. Keywords: Mediterranean diet, artichoke chicken, healthy one-pan dinner, feta cheese, quick and easy recipe.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 14 ounces artichoke hearts
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 cup kalamata olives
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 3 cloves garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 cup feta cheese
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Rinse and pat dry the chicken breasts. Season them with salt and black pepper.
In a large oven-safe skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
Add the chicken breasts to the skillet and sear for 3 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove them from the skillet and set aside.
Chop the garlic cloves and add them to the same skillet. Cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Add the artichoke hearts, halved cherry tomatoes, and kalamata olives to the skillet and sauté for 3-4 minutes.
Stir in the fresh spinach and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes.
Return the chicken to the skillet. Pour the lemon juice over the chicken and sprinkle the dried oregano, thyme, and basil evenly.
Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
Once cooked, remove the skillet from the oven and top the dish with crumbled feta cheese.
Serve the Mediterranean Artichoke Chicken hot, with your choice of whole grain or quinoa for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2179 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 101.1 g | 130% | |
| Saturated Fat | 25.4 g | 127% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 658 mg | 219% | |
| Sodium | 4272 mg | 186% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 73.1 g | 27% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 34.8 g | 124% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.6 g | ||
| Protein | 241.6 g | 483% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 765 mg | 59% | |
| Iron | 16.8 mg | 93% | |
| Potassium | 3420 mg | 73% | |
*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.
