Mediterranean Chicken
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Try Mediterranean chicken with unique seasonings. Discover tips and recipes for a customizable and tasty meal.
Baked Mediterranean Chicken
I can’t even begin to describe the flavor explosion of this simple dish!
It is a perfect combination of pantry ingredients, just a few, that come together into an exquisitely divine bowl of happiness.
Easy Mediterranean Chicken Recipe
What makes this recipe so easy?
The fact that it’s only a few ingredients. Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Seasoning Mixture, Tomatoes, Potatoes, Olive Mixture.
How to Season Mediterranean Chicken
While I’m suggestisng Italian seasoning mixture, you could also use a Greek seasoning mixture. Or if you more of a Middle Eastern flair, try my homemade Harissa!
We eat a lot of Mediterranean food and I have some fabulous recipe right here!
This recipe also uses an olive mixture. You can get something at a grocery store deli, or make your own! It’s so easy. Make a batch and use for charcuteries and more! Here’s the recipe. Trust me, you’ll be saving serious money!
Greek Chicken
This Mediterranean Chicken, which could be ‘Greek’ by simply swapping spice mixtures, recipe uses just a handful of fresh ingredients — olive oil, San Marzano tomatoes, Yukon potatoes and a colorful olive mixture — to create a flavor-packed dish that tastes like it took hours, but comes together in minutes.
Everything cooks in a single baking dish, which means minimal cleanup and maximum flavor. Perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests without the stress
Baked Italian Chicken Breast
Tender, juicy chicken breast baked with Italian herbs and olive oil makes this dish both easy and elegant. Serve it straight from the oven for a healthy weeknight meal or a beautiful dinner party centerpiece.
This recipe embraces the Mediterranean diet principles — lean protein, fresh vegetables, olive oil, and herbs — supporting longevity, heart health, and weight management while tasting amazing.
Mediterranean Chicken
Swap in your favorite veggies or add olives, feta, or sun-dried tomatoes to make this dish your own. The basic recipe is flexible enough for any taste or occasion.
Quick and easy Greek or Italian-style Mediterranean Chicken. Minimal ingredients, packed with flavor, and ready in under 45 minutes.
Mediterranean Chicken
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil, divided
- 5 cups leeks, thinly sliced
- 2 Tbl. Italian Seasoning, can substitute Greek Seasoning
- 1 tsp. salt
- Whole San Marzano Tomatoes, 28 oz., put in bowl and mash tomatoes
- 2 lb. chicken breasts, boneless skinless, thin cut
- 3 large Yukon pototoes, cut lengthwise in halves and then slice each half in 6-8 pieces
- 1 cup olive mix, can get at grocery deli OR check my Roasted Olives Recipe (See Notes)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375
- Pour halve of the olive oil in a large baking dish (with a lid). Add the leeks.
- Mix the Italian Seasoning and salt with the mashed tomatoes. Pour half over the leeks.
- Place the chicken breasts and potatoes on top. Sprinkle the olive mixture around. Top with the remaining tomato mixture. Put the lid on top.
- Bake in a preheated 375 oven for 65-70 minutes or until the chicken is cooked to 165 temperature.
- Remove and let the misture rest about 5 minutes. Serve!
I always love seeing how Ally incorporates wholesome foods into her meals. I decided to make her Mediterranean Chicken and let me tell you, this is the bomb! It’s full of flavor and the olives are the star of this dish! A few simple ingredients and you have a meal that feeds your soul! This will be on repeat and planning on serving the leftovers over rice.
Susan!!! I love you! What a fabulous message about this dish, and, I must say, I totally agree w/you! Leftovers are even the BOMB++++ xoxx ally