Description
Mediterranean Lemon Chicken with Artichokes & Olives is a vibrant dish that brings the taste of the Mediterranean to your dinner table. This one-pan meal features tender chicken breasts seared to perfection and baked in a luscious lemon sauce, complemented by savory artichokes and briny olives. Ready in just about 50 minutes, it’s an ideal choice for busy weeknights or special occasions. With every bite, you’ll enjoy a delightful combination of bright citrus flavors and hearty ingredients, creating a comforting yet sophisticated dining experience that will impress family and friends alike.
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)
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 red onion, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, oregano, basil, and garlic powder.
- In a cast iron skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, sauté sliced red onion and minced garlic for about 2 minutes.
- Add artichokes and olives; cook for another 2 minutes.
- Pour in chicken broth, white wine (if using), lemon juice, and zest; bring to a simmer.
- Return chicken to skillet, spooning sauce over it.
- Bake in preheated 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: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 90mg