One-Pan Mediterranean Chicken with Olives and Artichokes
A simple and delightful one-pan meal celebrating the vibrant flavors of Mediterranean cuisine with juicy chicken, briny olives, and tangy artichokes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 cup green olives, pitted
- 1 cup artichoke hearts, drained
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 onion, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lemon, sliced
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large oven-safe skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat until shimmering.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, oregano, and thyme. Add the chicken to the skillet and brown each side for about 5 minutes until golden.
- Add the sliced onion and minced garlic to the skillet, cooking until the onion is translucent and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in the green olives, artichoke hearts, and halved cherry tomatoes, then place the lemon slices on top.
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and juices run clear.
- Serve hot, drizzled with the pan juices.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider marinating the chicken in spices for a few hours. You can also add more veggies like bell peppers or zucchini.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 660mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg