Mediterranean Chicken – One Dish Recipe!

Enjoy a fancy dinner date night at home with this super easy, yet exquisite dish that’s certain to WOW your hubby, and perhaps the kiddos too (if you opt to make it a family affair). One skillet meals are such a great way to put a healthy & delicious dinner on the table in virtually no time – and with minimal clean-up – making them the perfect option for easy weeknight suppers.

The great thing about this particular one-dish recipe is that it tastes even better the next day – so why not double or triple it! Simply dice-up the extra chicken & veggies and either roll them up in a tortilla for a delicious lunch wrap, or toss them together with some pasta to create a quick-n-easy Mediterranean Chicken Pasta dinner later in the week!

P.S. Getting a great meal on the table quickly and effortlessly is a snap when you commit to some good ol’ fashioned planning and organization in the form of “Mise en Place” – the secret to increasing efficiency and success in the kitchen!

Quick & Delicious Mediterranean Chicken – One Skillet Meal!
Serves 2 (recipe can easily be doubled or tripled for more servings)

Ingredients:

1 large boneless, skinless organic chicken breast (cut in half as directed below)
3 tbsp olive oil, divided
1 14-oz can of artichoke hearts (drained, cut into halves & patted dry)
1 small red onion, cut into wedges
1/4 cup sundried tomatoes in oil (drained and thinly sliced)
3-4 cloves garlic (thinly sliced)
1 tsp dried oregano
1/2 cup chicken stock (homemade is best!)
1/4 cup fresh organic basil (cut in strips)
1/4 cup pitted kalamata olives
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese

Enjoy a Healthy & Delicious Dinner in 3 Easy Steps:

1. Carefully cut the chicken breast in half horizontally to create two thin breasts. Season both sides with a dash of sea salt and freshly ground black pepper. Preheat large skillet over medium-high heat. Once skillet is hot, add 2 tablespoons of olive oil and chicken breasts. Cook chicken about 3-4 minutes before turning, until bottom is lightly golden brown. Then, turn chicken and cook on the other side until golden (about 2 minutes). Transfer to a plate and cover.

2. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the skillet, along with the artichoke hearts and red onion. Cook about 1-2 minutes until golden brown. Then, continue cooking another 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onion begins to soften. Add the sundried tomatoes, sliced garlic and oregano, along with a dash of sea salt and freshly ground pepper. Continue to sauté about 1-2 minutes until garlic softens.

3. Next. add the chicken stock, basil and olives. Return chicken breasts to the mixture, cover and allow to simmer about about 3 minutes until chicken is cooked through. Divide chicken and veggies onto two plates and top with a sprinkling of feta cheese. Serve with a mesclun salad, crusty bread with butter and a glass of sparkling water. Enjoy!

Recipe Note: This dish tastes even better the next day – so why not double or triple it to make even more great meals FAST! Simply dice-up the extra chicken & veggies and either roll them up in a tortilla for a delicious lunch wrap, or toss them together with some pasta to create a quick-n-easy Mediterranean Chicken Pasta dinner!

Do you do date nights at home? If so, what are your favorite at-home date night ideas?

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Kelly loves the Lord, her family, and sharing her passion for real food cooking and meal planning with others. She is a full-time homemaker who loves spending time with her awesome hubby and two sweet boys. Kelly's real food journey began five years ago when she was diagnosed with a chronic auto-immune disorder. Since then, the Lord has blessed her with an amazing recovery - a testament to His grace and the health benefits of eating real food. Kelly shares her knowledge and love for whole food cooking at The Nourishing Home, Facebook and Google.