Description
A flavorful dish combining juicy chicken, tangy lemon, savory olives, and tender artichokes, embodying the essence of Mediterranean cuisine.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup artichoke hearts, canned or frozen
- 1/2 cup olives, pitted and sliced
- 2 lemons (juice and zest)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh herbs (optional, such as oregano or basil)
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the chicken until golden brown on both sides.
- Add minced garlic, artichokes, olives, and lemon juice to the skillet.
- Cover and simmer until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened.
- Serve warm, drizzled with sauce and garnished with lemon zest and fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
For added flavor, incorporate sun-dried tomatoes or experiment with different herbs. Store leftovers for up to 3 days in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet sauté and simmer
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 70mg