One Pot Mediterranean Chicken

One pot Mediterranean chicken is a delicious, fresh, quick and healthy meal all put together on the stove top. This tasty dish packed full of vegetables is only one hour away from your dinner table!

This one pot Mediterranean chicken is full of all those classic and beautiful flavours you would associate with that part of the world.

Here, I've combined chicken, tomatoes, courgette, red and green peppers, and fresh basil to give you a great healthy family meal.

It's just like what those folks in the Mediterranean eat.

You know I'm a huge fan of the Mediterranean diet it's what I try as much as possible to base my cooking on.

I love to eat Mediterranean food. The flavours are so fresh and uplifting.

Cooking with ingredients that are found in the Mediterranean diet include lots of whole grains, fruit, vegetables, beans, olive oil and herbs.

Here I've taken some of my favorite Mediterranean flavors and turned them into a fantastic one pot meal.

This one pot Mediterranean chicken is a fantastic quick healthy family meal.

It's not just about amazing flavours and lots of fresh bright vegetables making your taste buds sing; it's also about the fact that the Mediterranean diet is associated with a much healthier heart.

Folks there are said to have a 30% reduced risk of heart disease and strokes.

Oh, and if you're not a meat eater then similar to this recipe (but without the chicken) my Mediterranean vegetable casserole could be just what you're looking for!

This one pot Mediterranean chicken is easy to make and means less dishes at the end of the night too!

How I Created This One Pot Mediterranean Chicken

For my first few attempts at creating this recipe, I had it in my head that I would cook it as a casserole, in the oven.

I tried to get as much flavour as I could out of the vegetables by using chicken stock.

Albeit those attempts weren't really that bad, what made all the difference was the addition of a can of chopped tomatoes and some good thick quality tomato puree.

For the tomato puree I used Cirio tomato puree and as usual, I'm grateful to them for sending me some free samples to try!

It was as if though the addition of the tomatoes coaxed out all the flavours of the vegetables.

Plus, I found that adding the chicken back at the end of cooking the vegetables and making the whole dish on my stove top instead of in the oven meant the chicken was much more juicier and succulent.

All in all, I think the way it came together was simply meant to be!

If you've struggled to get your daily dose of vitamin C during the day then look no further than a good portion of this one-pot Mediterranean chicken

As for adding anything else as an accompaniment, something quite plain like a few tablespoons of couscous is perfectly adequate.

Plus, it won't add much on the calorie front either.

In fact, I've pretty much got you covered for all your meals, Mediterranean diet-wise too!

Check out my other Mediterranean recipes in the list below!

This Mediterranean chicken is an еаѕу and hеаlthу recipe with less to clean up at the end of the night.

You'll definitely want to add this one-pot Mediterranean chicken to your list of healthy one pot meals!

It's a great slimming friendly meal if you're counting calories, weight conscious or following a specific diet plan.

There are only 434 calories in a serving of this one pot Mediterranean chicken!

If you're looking for a easy recipe for the whole family with some amazing juicy chicken and fresh Mediterranean flavours then this hearty meal has got you covered!

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• How To Make One Pot Mediterranean Chicken
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Ingredients

• Olive Oil
• Chicken Breasts
• Onion
• Garlic Cloves
• Courgette (Zucchini)
• Cherry Tomatoes
• Red Pepper
• Green Pepper
• Chicken Stock
• Tinned Chopped Tomatoes
• Tomato Paste
• Fresh Basil Leaves
• Freshly Ground Salt And Black Pepper

See recipe card for quantities.

Substitutions

• Olive Oil
• Chicken Breasts - I use skinless chicken breast. You could use skinless chicken thighs.
• Onion - you could use red onions instead.
• Garlic Cloves - fresh garlic is best but you could use garlic powder instead.
• Courgette (Zucchini)
• Cherry Tomatoes - you could use grape tomatoes or diced tomatoes.
• Red Pepper
• Green Pepper
• Chicken Stock - use a good quality chicken stock / chicken broth.
• Tinned Chopped Tomatoes
• Tomato Paste
• Fresh Basil Leaves - you could use other fresh herbs like fresh parsley instead.
• Freshly Ground Salt And Black Pepper

How To Make One Pot Mediterranean Chicken

Detailed instructions are in the recipe card below. But here is a quick step by step guide of how to make this one pan mediterranean chicken:

1. Season chicken and brown in a large pan over a medium high heat. Remove chicken from pan and set aside.
2. Saute onion and garlic. Add courgette, cherry tomatoes and peppers. Cook.
3. Add chicken back. Pour in the stock, tinned tomatoes, tomato paste and herbs.
4. Turn down heat to simmer until chicken cooks through and sauce has thickened.
5. Season to taste and serve.

FAQ's

What Do You Serve With Mediterranean Chicken Dinner?

This dish is perfect on it's own. I just like to have it with a little couscous. It goes well with brown rice too. Or you could serve with some other green vegetables like broccoli or green beans.

Can You Freeze Mediterranean Chicken?

Yes. Allow it to cool completely first then portion any leftover Mediterranean chicken into an airtight container. To reheat allow to thoroughly defrost first then gently heat on your stove or in the microwave.

Equipment

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