Description
This One-Pan Mediterranean Chicken and Chickpea Skillet combines tender chicken breasts with protein-packed chickpeas, colorful vegetables, and Mediterranean flavors for a nutritious weeknight dinner. Ready in just 35 minutes, this vibrant dish features zucchini, bell peppers, Kalamata olives, and fresh lemon for a bright, satisfying meal that’s as healthy as it is delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 zucchini, sliced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, oregano, and smoked paprika. Add the chicken to the skillet and cook for 6-7 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the chopped onion and garlic. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until the onion is translucent. Add the red bell pepper and zucchini, cooking for an additional 5 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
- Stir in the chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, and Kalamata olives. Cook for another 3-4 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together. Return the chicken to the skillet, nestling it among the vegetables. Squeeze the lemon juice over the top and sprinkle with fresh parsley.
- Cook for an additional 2 minutes to heat everything through. Serve warm, garnished with extra parsley if desired.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add a pinch of red pepper flakes.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Try adding baby spinach or kale in the last minute of cooking for added greens.
- This recipe works well with chicken thighs too – just adjust cooking time accordingly.
- Serve with crusty bread or over couscous to soak up the flavorful sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with 1/4 of vegetable mixture
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: one-pan meal, healthy dinner, mediterranean chicken, chickpea recipe, quick dinner, weeknight meal, high protein