Mediterranean Chicken Skillet

A flavour-packed one-pan dinner with chicken, cherry tomatoes, spinach, olives, and feta, served over quinoa or farro.

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Prep Time 7 50

Cook Time 3

Servings: 6

Calories: 291

Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

600 g chicken thighs or breast cut into bite-sized pieces
2 tbsp olive oil divided
4 garlic cloves minced
2 cups cherry tomatoes
3 cups fresh spinach
1/2 cup Kalamata olives pitted
1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes chopped
1 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes optional
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
Fresh basil for garnish
Salt and pepper to taste
2 cups cooked quinoa or farro to serve

Method

Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Season chicken with salt and pepper. Cook for 6-8 minutes until browned and cooked through.
Remove chicken and set aside.
Add remaining 1 tbsp olive oil and saute garlic for 30 seconds.
Add cherry tomatoes and cook for 3-4 minutes until blistering.
Add spinach, olives, sun-dried tomatoes, oregano, and pepper flakes.
Cook until spinach is wilted, about 2-3 minutes.
Return chicken to the pan and toss everything to combine.
Top with crumbled feta.
Serve over quinoa or farro, garnished with fresh basil.

Nutrition

Calories: 291kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 27gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 393mgPotassium: 849mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1848IUVitamin C: 19mgCalcium: 87mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Brain-health highlights: Protein (chicken), healthy fats (olive oil, olives), antioxidants (tomatoes, spinach).

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