Mediterranean Diet Chicken with Creamy Sauce
Elevate your weeknight dinners with this Mediterranean Diet Chicken with Creamy Sauce, a wholesome yet indulgent dish that blends heart-healthy ingredients with bold flavors. Tender, juicy chicken breasts are seasoned with classic Mediterranean spices like oregano and thyme, then seared to golden perfection and baked in a luscious, tangy sauce made from Greek yogurt, fresh lemon juice, and chicken broth. Finished with creamy crumbles of feta cheese and a sprinkle of fresh parsley, this dish offers a perfect balance of creamy richness and zesty brightness. Customizable and ready in just 45 minutes, it’s a deliciously healthy option for a cozy family meal or an elegant dinner party, pairing beautifully with roasted vegetables, quinoa, or a crisp green salad. Keywords: Mediterranean diet chicken recipe, creamy chicken sauce, one-pan chicken dinner, healthy Greek recipes, easy chicken skillet recipe.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 0.5 cup Greek yogurt
- 0.25 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Season the chicken breasts with salt, black pepper, and half the oregano and thyme.
Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the chicken breasts to the skillet and sear for about 3-4 minutes on each side, until golden brown.
Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the chicken broth, lemon juice, and remaining oregano and thyme. Stir to combine.
Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low and whisk in the Greek yogurt until smooth and creamy.
Return the chicken breasts to the skillet, spooning some of the sauce over each piece.
Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through.
Remove from the oven and sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese over the chicken.
Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.
Serve the Mediterranean Diet Chicken with Creamy Sauce hot, accompanied by your favorite side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1693 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 67.1 g | 86% | |
| Saturated Fat | 20.0 g | 100% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 646 mg | 215% | |
| Sodium | 4110 mg | 179% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 17.5 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.6 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.3 g | ||
| Protein | 236.7 g | 473% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 535 mg | 41% | |
| Iron | 9.3 mg | 52% | |
| Potassium | 2330 mg | 50% | |
*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.
