This one skillet Mediterranean chicken is a quick and easy weeknight dinner that is loaded with flavor. Chicken breast is served in a tomato sauce and topped with feta cheese for a tasty family meal everyone will love.
I just know you are going to love this delicious chicken breast recipe! Super simple to make on the stovetop, this Mediterranean chicken is so flavorful and it’s ready to serve in around 30 minutes.
It’s so fresh and colorful and made with typical Greek ingredients like olives, feta and of course, a splash of white wine.
If you love Mediterranean flavors, be sure to check out my Hummus Crusted Greek Chicken Bake and Greek Chicken Skillet Recipe.
Why you will love this Mediterranean chicken recipe!
- Healthy: This is a great low carb and low calorie dinner that is high in protein.
- One pot: Cooked in one skillet on the stovetop, clean up is a breeze!
- So delicious! Seriously, I can’t tell you how yummy this is! It’s wonderfully tangy and bursting with fresh flavors. You wouldn’t be disappointed if you ordered this at a restaurant!
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How to make Mediterranean chicken
Be sure to see the recipe card below for full ingredients & instructions!
- Season the chicken and brown it in the skillet. Remove.
- Cook the onion in the skillet and stir in the other ingredients.
- Simmer.
- Stir in parsley and add the chicken back in.
- Serve garnished with more parsley and feta cheese.
Can you make this with chicken thighs?
Yes, if you have chicken thighs you can easily use them in this recipe. Be aware that chicken thighs take slightly longer to cook so increase the cooking time slightly.
You can check that the chicken is cooked through by using an instant read thermometer which should register at 165F.
What do you serve it with?
This is a great dish to serve with a potato or veggie side. It’s great to serve up with some crispy fried potatoes or keep it low carb with some grilled asparagus or sauteed carrots.
Can you make it ahead of time?
This dish is best served as soon as it’s made, but any leftovers will keep well, covered in the fridge for 4 days. You can reheat the dish in the oven at 325F for 20 to 25 minutes. Cover it with foil so that it doesn’t dry out.
Recipe Tips
- Take the chicken out of the fridge 30 minutes before you cook it to allow it to come up to room temperature.
- If you don’t want to cook with wine, you can substitute it for chicken stock.
- This recipe is gluten-free and can be made dairy-free by omitting the feta cheese.
Mediterranean Chicken Skillet
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts cut in half lengthwise
- 2 Tablespoons cooking oil
- 1 onion diced
- 15 ounces diced tomatoes undrained
- ½ cup kalamata olives cut in half
- ½ cup white wine
- 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- ½ cup parsley chopped
Optional garnishes:
- parsley
- feta cheese
Instructions
- Cut chicken in half lengthwise and season on both sides with salt and pepper.
- Heat a large skillet with 1 Tablespoon oil and cook chicken 2-3 minutes on each side until browned and almost cooked though (it will finish cooking later).
- Take chicken out of pan and set aside.
- Add onion to the same pan and cook until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add in tomatoes, kalamata olives, white wine, lemon juice, salt, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and sugar. Let simmer covered for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in parsley and add back in the chicken. Cook chicken until it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F and juices run clear.
- Take off heat and garnish with feta cheese and additional chopped parsley. Serve warm.
Notes
- Take the chicken out of the fridge 30 minutes before you cook it to allow it to come up to room temperature.
- If you don’t want to cook with wine, you can substitute it for chicken stock.
- This recipe is gluten-free and can be made dairy-free by omitting the feta cheese.
Mama says
So good! Husband said it was restaurant quality and great leftover. Subbed mozzarella for the feta. Yum!
Becky Hardin says
I’m so happy to hear that!!