Mediterranean Chicken Skillet Recipe (2024)

This mouthwatering Mediterranean chicken recipe can be made in less than 30 minutes! Perfect for a busy weeknight when you need to get dinner on the table fast. It’s packed full of flavor so the whole family will love it. Make it with just one pan for easy cleanup.

I love skillet meals so much. They’re extremely easy to make, super convenient and cleanup is a breeze when you’ve only got one pan to wash.

If you enjoy this quick skillet recipe, be sure to check out some of my other favorites like this Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Skillet, Zucchini Lasagna Skillet, Asparagus Sweet Potato skillet or my mouthwatering Skillet Chicken Fajitas!

Want more Mediterranean flavor in your life?! Be sure to try my Instant Pot Mediterranean Chicken Recipe, Easy Mediterranean Chopped Salad, Easy Mediterranean Salad Recipe (Web Story), and Mediterranean Cauliflower Salad.

Ingredients to Make This Mediterranean Chicken

• Chicken — I generally buy boneless, skinless chicken breasts though boneless skinless chicken thighs will also work! I recommend buying free range, organic meat whenever possible.
• Seasonings — Onion powder, ground coriander seed, paprika, crushed red pepper flakes, salt and black pepper. Fresh parsley or oregano for topping.
• Olive oil — Or you can substitute ghee.
• Onion — Yellow, white or red onions.
• Garlic — Fresh garlic tastes best, in my opinion, but you can also buy a jar of sliced garlic to save some time.
• Tomatoes — Canned, diced tomatoes with juices. I like to use the Italian flavor! If your canned tomatoes don’t have much juice, add a little bit of chicken broth.
• Black olives — Or substitute kalamata olives.
• Feta — Salty feta crumbles are my favorite part of this recipe, goat cheese is also a great option!

Instructions to Make Mediterranean Chicken

Season chicken:

• Start things off by preheating your often. Set it to 400°F (200°C).
• Place chicken breasts in a large bowl, drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with seasonings, then stir well until each piece of chicken is fully coated!

Sear chicken:

• Place an oven-safe skillet on the stovetop and turn heat to medium-high. Let the pan get nice and hot!
• Sear seasoned chicken in the hot pan, cook it for 2-3 minutes per side until golden-brown. Remove chicken from the pan and set aside (note: it doesn’t need to be fully cooked through at this point).

Sauté onion:

• Now add your diced onion to the skillet, if you want, you can also add a bit more olive oil. Sauté onions for 3-5 minutes, until they begin to soften, then add garlic and cook 30 seconds longer.
• Add your canned diced tomatoes and stir to combine!

Bake and serve:

• Nestle chicken back into the skillet along with onion, garlic and tomatoes. Transfer to the oven and bake for approximately 20 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
• Remove skillet from the oven and garnish with black olives and feta cheese crumbles. Serve and enjoy!

How To Store Leftovers

To Store: Allow leftovers to cool and place them in an airtight container, then refrigerate up to 4 days.

To Freeze: This recipe is also freezer friendly! Transfer leftovers to a freezer bag or freezer-safe container and store frozen for up to 3 months.

To Reheat: Thaw chicken in the refrigerator overnight (if reheating from frozen). I usually reheat my leftovers in the microwave, but you can also warm them in a skillet on the stovetop.

What To Serve With Your Mediterranean Chicken Recipe

This quick, yummy dinner goes with lots of different sides! Here are a few ideas for inspiration:

• Pair this skillet with some warm pita bread (a classic in Mediterranean cuisine). Dinner rolls and butter would also be delicious and perfect for soaking up extra sauce.
• Add roasted veggies like garlic parmesan brussels sprouts, asparagus, cauliflower, or green beans to your spread.
• A grain or grain substitute goes great with this saucy dish. Serve with fluffy quinoa, rice or cooked lentils. For a low-carb option try cauliflower rice or zucchini cauliflower rice instead.
• A simple, healthy salad! Whip up a super simple arugula salad, spinach fruit salad or red cabbage salad.

Recipe Variations

• Protein: Instead of chicken, you can make this Mediterranean Chicken with pork chops or fish. Keep in mind that the cook time for different meats and fish will vary, adjust accordingly.
• Add some legumes! Beans and legumes would go nicely in this Mediterranean Chicken recipe, and they’re popular in Mediterranean cooking. Throw in some canned chickpeas, cannellini beans or navy beans. Or you can add some vegetables too such as artichokes (artichoke hearts), cherry tomatoes and zucchini to make a one pot dinner.
• Toppings: Feel free to mix things up and use different types of olives, or even substitute capers! You can also top this dish with pine nuts and a drizzle of balsamic glaze. If you don’t like feta, goat cheese is a nice alternative.
• Add greens: Easily sneak in some hidden veggies! Add spinach to your sauce and cook until it’s wilted, no one will even know it’s there.
• Dairy free: It’s super easy to make this recipe dairy free, all you have to do is leave out the feta cheese! You can also serve feta on the side so those who want cheese can add it separately.

Recommended Tools

Cast Iron Skillet: A great, oven-safe option.

Large Bowl: For seasoning chicken.

Small, Sharp Knife: For prepping onion, garlic and cut the chicken breast.

Frequently Asked Questions

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