Description
Introducing the ultimate high-protein, Mediterranean-inspired chicken dish that’s bursting with vibrant flavors and nutritious ingredients.
Ingredients
- Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts
- Olive Oil
- Red Onion
- Garlic
- Red Bell Pepper
- Diced Tomatoes
- Sun-Dried Tomatoes
- Kalamata Olives
- Feta Cheese
- Fresh Oregano and Basil
- Dried Thyme
- Salt and Pepper
- Cooked Quinoa or Couscous (optional)
Instructions
1. Begin by heating the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the cubed chicken and cook until it’s browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside.
2. In the same skillet, sauté the chopped red onion, minced garlic, and diced red bell pepper for 3-4 minutes, or until the vegetables have softened.
3. Stir in the can of diced tomatoes (with their juices) and the chopped sun-dried tomatoes. Allow the mixture to simmer for 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
4. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and add the Kalamata olives, fresh oregano, fresh basil, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper. Stir everything together to ensure the chicken is evenly coated with the flavorful vegetable mixture.
5. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover the skillet, and let the dish simmer for 10 minutes, allowing the chicken to cook through and the flavors to fully develop.
6. Remove the skillet from heat and sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese over the top of the High Protein Mediterranean Chicken.
7. Serve the High Protein Mediterranean Chicken hot, either on its own or over a bed of cooked quinoa or couscous for a complete and satisfying meal.
Notes
For a vegetarian or vegan option, you can substitute the chicken with chickpeas or plant-based protein sources, such as sautéed tofu or tempeh.
If you’re following a low-carb or keto diet, you can skip the quinoa or couscous and serve the chicken and vegetable mixture on its own or over a bed of roasted cauliflower or zucchini noodles.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 500
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Unsaturated Fat: 10
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 40
- Cholesterol: 75