Mediterranean Diet Chicken in White Sauce
Elevate your dinner game with this flavorful and healthy Mediterranean Diet Chicken in White Sauce recipe. Featuring tender, golden-seared chicken breasts smothered in a creamy, tangy sauce made from Greek yogurt, lemon juice, and aromatic spices like oregano and thyme, this dish is a perfect balance of indulgence and nourishment. Briny capers and fresh parsley add bright, savory notes that pair beautifully with the richness of the sauce. Ready in just 40 minutes, this oven-baked delight is ideal for weeknight meals or impressing guests at dinner parties. Serve alongside whole grains or roasted veggies to bring out the authentic Mediterranean flavor and reap all the heart-healthy benefits of this easy, one-skillet recipe!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 0.5 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon oregano, dried
- 1 teaspoon thyme, dried
- 2 tablespoons capers, rinsed
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
Heat the olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook until golden brown on each side, about 4 minutes per side. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
Stir in the Greek yogurt, lemon juice, chicken broth, oregano, thyme, and capers. Mix well until the sauce is smooth and well combined.
Return the chicken breasts to the skillet, spooning some sauce over each piece.
Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 15 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
Remove from the oven, sprinkle with chopped parsley, and serve hot with your choice of whole grains or roasted vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1597 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 58.0 g | 74% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.9 g | 70% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 596 mg | 199% | |
| Sodium | 3771 mg | 164% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 18.1 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.1 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.2 g | ||
| Protein | 241.3 g | 483% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 420 mg | 32% | |
| Iron | 7.0 mg | 39% | |
| Potassium | 621 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.
