Description
Mediterranean chicken skillet brings together lean protein and fresh herbs for a quick weeknight dinner that feels like a mini vacation. Toss everything into one pan, and savor the simple, zesty flavors that make your taste buds dance with Mediterranean charm.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1.5 pounds chicken breast
- 8 ounces canned roasted artichoke hearts
- 3 ounces sun-dried tomatoes
Coating and Seasoning:
- 3 tablespoons gluten-free flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Sauce and Finishing:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons capers
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 cup almond milk
- 1 tablespoon freshly chopped parsley
Instructions
- Mix 2 tablespoons gluten-free flour with salt and pepper in a medium bowl. Coat each chicken breast piece thoroughly in the seasoned flour.
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sear chicken for 10-12 minutes per side until golden brown and fully cooked. Cook in batches if your skillet is small.
- Transfer chicken to a plate and cover to keep warm. Keep the skillet with remaining oil and drippings.
- Whisk 1 tablespoon flour into 1 cup almond milk until completely smooth in a separate small bowl.
- Add 8 ounces artichoke hearts, 3 ounces sun-dried tomatoes, and 3 tablespoons capers to the same skillet. Sauté for 2 minutes to release their flavors.
- Pour the almond milk mixture and 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice into the skillet. Stir continuously until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Return chicken to the skillet and simmer for 2-3 minutes, ensuring everything is heated evenly.
- Sprinkle 1 tablespoon freshly chopped parsley over the dish before serving warm.
Notes
- Dredging the chicken in seasoned flour creates a light, crispy exterior that locks in moisture and adds subtle flavor.
- Work in batches when searing chicken to avoid overcrowding the pan, which can lead to steaming instead of golden browning.
- For a dairy-free version, swap almond milk with coconut milk or chicken broth, maintaining the sauce’s creamy consistency.
- Opt for boneless, skinless chicken breasts pounded to an even thickness to ensure uniform cooking and tender results.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-29 minutes
- Category: One-Skillet
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 217 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 410 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg