Description
Mediterranean Lemon Chicken with Artichokes & Olives is a vibrant dish that infuses your dinner table with delightful flavors. This one-pan meal features succulent chicken breasts paired with earthy artichokes and briny olives, all enveloped in a bright lemon sauce. Perfect for quick weeknight dinners or special occasions, this dish can be easily prepared in under an hour. With its refreshing taste and wholesome ingredients, it promises to impress both family and guests alike. Serve it alongside fresh salads, crusty bread, or aromatic grains for a complete Mediterranean experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- 1 can (14 oz) artichoke hearts, drained and quartered
- 1/2 cup pitted green olives, halved
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup white wine (optional)
- 1/2 red onion, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, oregano, basil, and garlic powder.
- In a large ovenproof skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside. In the same skillet, sauté red onion and garlic for about 2 minutes.
- Stir in artichokes and olives, cooking for another 2 minutes.
- Add chicken broth, white wine (if using), lemon juice, and zest to the skillet; bring to a simmer.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, spooning sauce over each breast.
- Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken with sauce (about 200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 85mg