Mediterranean Chicken with Feta Cheese

Transport your taste buds to the sunny shores of the Mediterranean with this flavor-packed Mediterranean Chicken with Feta Cheese recipe. This one-pan dish features tender, marinated chicken breasts seared to golden perfection and baked alongside juicy grape tomatoes and briny kalamata olives. Topped with crumbled feta cheese that melts into every bite, it’s a symphony of bold, fresh flavors. The marinade—a delightful blend of olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and aromatic herbs like oregano and basil—infuses the chicken with incredible zest. Garnished with freshly chopped parsley and ready in just 45 minutes, this recipe is as easy as it is impressive. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, serve it with couscous, quinoa, or crusty bread for a complete Mediterranean-inspired meal.

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
• 0.5 cup kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
• 0.75 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

In a small bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, basil, salt, and black pepper to create a marinade.

Step 3

Place the chicken breasts in a large dish or resealable plastic bag, and pour the marinade over the chicken, ensuring it is evenly coated. Let it marinate for 10-15 minutes.

Step 4

While the chicken marinates, prepare the grape tomatoes by halving them, and slice the kalamata olives.

Step 5

Heat a large oven-proof skillet over medium heat. Once hot, sear the chicken breasts for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove the skillet from heat.

Step 6

Scatter the halved tomatoes and sliced olives around the chicken in the skillet.

Step 7

Crumble feta cheese over the top of the chicken and vegetable mixture.

Step 8

Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).

Step 9

Remove the skillet from the oven and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes.

Step 10

Garnish with fresh chopped parsley before serving. Serve hot with a side of couscous, quinoa, or crusty bread for a full Mediterranean experience.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1136.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1949.7

Total Fat 96.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 27.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 671.6mg	0%
Sodium 6252.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 23.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 9.4g	0%
Total Sugars 4.8g
Protein 236.0g	0%

Vitamin D 7.0IU	0%
Calcium 550.3mg	0%
Iron 10.7mg	0%
Potassium 2378.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 45.5%

Protein: 49.5%

Carbs: 5.0%