Description
This Mediterranean Chicken & Rice Skillet is a flavorful one-pan meal that combines tender chicken, savory rice, and vibrant Mediterranean ingredients for a satisfying dinner option.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Rice:
- 1 cup uncooked long grain white rice or jasmine rice
- 2 1/4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup kalamata olives, sliced
- 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet, season chicken with oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper, then brown in the skillet.
- Add Rice and Broth: Stir in uncooked rice, pour in chicken broth, bring to a boil, then cover and simmer until rice is tender.
- Finish the Dish: Stir in tomatoes, olives, and lemon juice, warm through, then top with feta and parsley before serving.
Notes
- For extra brightness, serve with lemon wedges.
- You can substitute quinoa or brown rice, adjusting liquid and cook time as needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
