Description
Mediterranean Chicken Skillet is a creamy, one-pan dinner made with golden seared chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, artichokes, capers, and fresh lemon juice. This easy weeknight recipe delivers bright Mediterranean flavors in under 40 minutes using simple pantry ingredients.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken
- 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or chicken thighs)
- 3 tablespoons flour (gluten-free or all-purpose), divided
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (or avocado oil)
- 8 ounces canned roasted artichoke hearts, drained
For the Sauce
- 3 ounces sun-dried tomatoes (dry-packed or drained if oil-packed)
- 3 tablespoons capers (optional)
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or milk of choice)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine 2 tablespoons flour, salt, and pepper. Lightly coat the chicken pieces with the seasoned flour.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and cook 10–12 minutes per side, until golden brown and fully cooked through (internal temperature 165°F). Cook in batches if needed. Transfer chicken to a plate and cover to keep warm.
- In a small bowl, whisk the remaining 1 tablespoon flour with the almond milk until smooth and lump-free.
- In the same skillet, add artichoke hearts, sun-dried tomatoes, and capers. Sauté for about 2 minutes.
- Pour in the milk mixture and add fresh lemon juice. Whisk well and simmer until the sauce begins to thicken, about 2–4 minutes.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and simmer for another 2–3 minutes until heated through and coated in sauce.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- Chicken thighs can be used for extra juiciness.
- If using oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drain well to prevent an oily sauce.
- For a thicker sauce, simmer slightly longer. For a thinner sauce, add a splash of milk.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Best served with rice, pasta, mashed potatoes, or crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet / Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken portion with sauce
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 540 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 42 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg