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Mediterranean Chicken with Tomatoes and Olives: One-Skillet Wonder

Mediterranean Chicken with Tomatoes and Olives
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One-skillet Mediterranean Chicken with Tomatoes and Olives – juicy chicken breasts seared and braised with lemon, garlic, oregano, red onions, tomatoes, and briny olives. Healthy, flavorful, and ready in 30 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic or garlic paste
  • Kosher salt
  • Black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano, divided
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • 1 large lemon, juiced
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1 medium red onion, finely chopped
  • 4 small tomatoes, diced (about 1 1/2 cups)
  • 1/4 cup sliced green olives
  • Handful of fresh parsley, chopped
  • Crumbled feta cheese (optional)

Instructions

  1. Pat chicken breasts dry. Make 3 shallow slits on each side.
  2. Rub minced garlic into slits and all over chicken. Season with salt, pepper, and half the oregano.
  3. Heat olive oil in a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken 3-4 minutes per side until golden. Remove from skillet.
  4. Deglaze pan with white wine, scraping up brown bits, and reduce by half.
  5. Return chicken to pan. Add lemon juice, chicken broth, and remaining oregano. Cover and cook for 5-6 minutes per side or until internal temp reaches 165°F.
  6. Uncover and top with red onions, diced tomatoes, and olives. Cover again and cook 3 minutes more.
  7. Remove from heat. Sprinkle with parsley and feta cheese if using. Let rest 2-3 minutes before serving.

Notes

Use a cast iron skillet for best sear. Substitute white wine with more broth if needed. Add vegetables like bell peppers or artichokes for variation.

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