Mediterranean Diet Savory Curried Chicken
Delight your taste buds with this Mediterranean Diet Savory Curried Chicken, a wholesome and flavorful dish that's both heart-healthy and satisfying. This vibrant recipe combines tender chunks of chicken, nutrient-packed veggies like red bell peppers, zucchini, and baby spinach, and protein-rich chickpeas, all simmered in a rich, aromatic curry-infused tomato sauce. A medley of spices—curry powder, cumin, coriander, turmeric, and a hint of cayenne—creates a warming depth of flavor, while fresh lemon juice and cilantro add a refreshing finish. Ready in just 50 minutes, this one-pot meal is perfect for busy weeknights and pairs beautifully with a side of fluffy quinoa or whole-grain naan. Packed with Mediterranean diet staples, this dish is a delicious and healthy way to spice up your dinner routine!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1 large red bell pepper
- 1 medium zucchini
- 15 ounces canned crushed tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon curry powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 0.5 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 15 ounces chickpeas
- 2 cups baby spinach
Instructions
Dice the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the diced chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 6-7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
Chop the onion and mince the garlic cloves. Dice the red bell pepper and zucchini.
In the same pan, add the chopped onion and minced garlic. Sauté until the onion is translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
Add the diced red bell pepper and zucchini to the pan and continue to sauté for an additional 5 minutes until the vegetables start to soften.
Pour in the crushed tomatoes and add the curry powder, cumin, coriander, turmeric, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine the spices with the vegetables.
Return the cooked chicken to the pan, then pour in the chicken broth. Bring the mixture to a simmer and let it cook for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Rinse and drain the chickpeas, then add them to the pan along with the baby spinach. Cook for another 5 minutes until the chickpeas are heated through and the spinach is wilted.
Stir in the fresh lemon juice and chopped cilantro just before serving.
Serve the Mediterranean Diet Savory Curried Chicken hot, garnished with extra cilantro if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2036 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 58.4 g | 75% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.4 g | 52% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 386 mg | 129% | |
| Sodium | 7779 mg | 338% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 186.7 g | 68% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 49.8 g | 178% | |
| Total Sugars | 63.2 g | ||
| Protein | 194.6 g | 389% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 563 mg | 43% | |
| Iron | 31.8 mg | 177% | |
| Potassium | 5115 mg | 109% | |
*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.
