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Mediterranean Chicken Skillet

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A quick and flavorful Mediterranean chicken skillet featuring juicy chicken, colorful vegetables, and tangy feta cheese.

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 red onion, sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 zucchini, sliced into half moons
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes, sliced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/3 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
  • 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Pat the chicken dry with paper towels and rub with smoked paprika, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Add the chicken and sear for 4 to 5 minutes per side until golden and nearly cooked through. Remove and set aside.
  4. Reduce the heat to medium and add the sliced onion, bell pepper, and zucchini. Sauté for 3 to 4 minutes.
  5. Stir in the minced garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, and Kalamata olives. Cook for another 2 minutes.
  6. Nestle the seared chicken back into the skillet, pour lemon juice over everything, cover, and simmer for 5 to 7 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).
  7. Remove from heat, sprinkle with crumbled feta and parsley before serving.

Notes

Serve over rice, couscous, or with crusty flatbread. Cool leftovers to room temperature for no more than two hours, then store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 to 4 days.

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