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Mediterranean Chicken Recipe

This irresistible Mediterranean Chicken Recipe features tender chicken breasts baked with roasted peppers, seasoned artichokes, and salty olives all blanketed with creamy mozzarella cheese and fresh oregano.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keyword: gluten-free chicken mediterranean, mediterranean chicken dish
Servings: 3 people
Author: Silvia Dunnirvine

Ingredients

  • 3 chicken breasts
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 8 oz marinated artichoke hearts chopped
  • 4 oz marinated roasted bell pepper chopped
  • 1/2 cup kalamata olives sliced or chopped
  • 3 tbsp fresh oregano minced
  • 4 oz fresh mozzarella cheese halved
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.
  • Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in skillet then sauté chicken on both sides until there is a golden crust (about 5 minutes each side)
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  • Meanwhile chop the veggies; artichoke, bell peppers, olives and oregano. Add to a bowl along with remaining 1 tbsp of olive oil. Mix to combine.
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  • Transfer chicken to a baking dish.
  • Top chicken breasts with artichoke, pepper, olives and oregano mix.
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  • Add fresh mozzarella on top of the chicken and veggies.
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  • Bake at 400F degrees for 18-20 minutes or until internal temperature registers 165F degrees.

Nutrition

Calories: 589kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 58g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 175mg | Sodium: 1656mg | Potassium: 993mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1449IU | Vitamin C: 36mg | Calcium: 324mg | Iron: 4mg