This easy skillet chicken has fresh Mediterranean flavors with tomatoes, herbs, balsamic vinegar, olives, and crumbled feta cheese. It’s easy and delicious!
Make this Mediterranean chicken for dinner and save the leftovers because it’s even better the next day! I love this meal—it’s full of fresh flavors, good-for-you veggies, and chicken. It’s satisfying but light.
Lately, I’ve been creating recipes that are great leftover, so I have easy lunches. I’ve been counting macros, and meals like this Mediterranean chicken is great for dinner and keeps me from hitting the drive-through at lunchtime the next day!
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This chicken dinner is a medley of deliciousness: tender chicken, colorful bell peppers, juicy tomatoes, and a combination of dried and fresh herbs that really bring the Mediterranean and theme home. Of course, I add a sprinkle of feta cheese for serving. It’s the perfect finishing touch.
If you’re craving light and flavorful meals, this Mediterranean chicken skillet needs to be in your weekly meal plan. Nothing complicated here, friends – it’s a one-pan recipe and an easy weeknight dinner recipe.
What I love about this dish is that you can easily add or take away ingredients based on what you have on hand.
Recipe Variations
Side Dish Ideas
I enjoy this meal just as it is, but you can add a side to stretch it further or make it more filling.
- Pile that delicious chicken and veggies over cooked orzo or pasta shape you like.
- Add some cooked brown rice, cauliflower rice, or quinoa on the side.
- A hunk of warm, crusty bread would be fantastic, too!
Save Those Leftovers
This Mediterranean skillet dinner is even better a day after it’s made. The flavors are even more developed when it can chill in the refrigerator.
I store the leftovers in meal prep containers – it’s super easy to warm one up in the microwave for lunch. Sometimes I prep this recipe on Sunday, portion it out, and enjoy it for several days.
I love simple recipes that pack tons of flavor. This Mediterranean chicken recipe does just that. It’s easy, full of flavor, and the perfect way to treat yourself when you’re craving something healthy, light, and delicious.
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Skillet Mediterranean Chicken
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons olive oil divided
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs (8 chicken thighs)
- 1 small red onion sliced
- 12 mini sweet peppers quartered, seeds removed
- 12 ounces cherub tomatoes or cherry tomatoes
- 2 teaspoons dried tarragon
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 lemon juiced
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese for topping
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped, for garnish
- 1/4 cup sliced kalamata olives
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in a cast iron or other oven-safe skillet on high heat.
- In a large bowl, add chicken thighs, tomatoes, onion, and sliced peppers. Toss with seasonings, balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, and remaining 3 tablespoons of olive oil.
- Add to the heated skillet, making sure chicken is spread out in a single layer.
- Place pan in oven and bake for 30-35 minutes or until vegetables are tender and the chicken reaches 165°F internally.
- Top with crumbled feta, chopped parsley, and optionally sliced kalamata olives. Serve and enjoy!
Perfect flavors for dinner, and so easy to make!
I love all the colors and flavors in this dish. I always love finding dishes that are so healthy AND tasty.
So many textures and flavors! We really loved this chicken.
Looks like a perfect weeknight dinner! Yum!
Easy to make and full of flavor. This is one of our favorites.
This chicken has all the flavors I love! It’s a must make dish!
These are all my favorite flavors in one skillet!