Mediterranean Lemon Chicken with Artichokes & Olives
Mediterranean Lemon Chicken with Artichokes & Olives is a delightful dish that brings the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean right to your dinner table. Perfect for busy weeknights, this recipe is easy to prepare and packed with nutritious ingredients. Juicy chicken breasts are marinated in zesty lemon juice and combined with tender artichoke hearts and briny olives, all cooked in one pan for minimal cleanup. Whether you’re hosting friends or enjoying a family meal, this dish is sure to impress. Serve it with crusty bread or a fresh salad, and savor each bite of this wholesome, flavorful meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
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- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup artichoke hearts (canned or frozen)
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Marinate chicken breasts in lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, and pepper for at least 15 minutes.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Sauté diced onion until translucent (3-4 minutes), then add garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Add marinated chicken breasts to the skillet; cook until browned on both sides (about 5-6 minutes each).
- Stir in artichoke hearts and Kalamata olives along with chicken broth. Reduce heat and simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Serve topped with fresh parsley if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (150g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 46g
- Cholesterol: 140mg