Description
A cozy and flavorful Mediterranean chicken dish that’s easy to prepare for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
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- 4 boneless chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Juice & zest of 1 lemon
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp thyme
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- 1 can artichoke hearts, quartered
- 1/2 cup green olives, sliced
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper. Add chicken and marinate for 30 minutes.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and sear the chicken for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Add quartered artichokes, sliced olives, and halved tomatoes to the skillet, nestling alongside the chicken.
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Transfer skillet to the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
- Remove from oven, let rest, and garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
Feel free to swap green olives for kalamata olives or add feta cheese for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg