Quick and Delicious Easy Greek Skillet Dinner

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Quick and Delicious Easy Greek Skillet Dinner
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
40mins
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Recipe by Administrator
Published on January 22, 2024

This Easy Greek Skillet Dinner is a delicious and effortless recipe that brings the flavors of the Mediterranean to your dinner table. Made with fresh ingredients and simple techniques, this dish is perfect for a quick weeknight meal. With a combination of tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and tangy feta cheese, it's a crowd-pleasing dinner that you'll want to make again and again. So gather your ingredients, heat up your skillet, and get ready to enjoy this mouthwatering Greek-inspired dish.

Ingredients

  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 small red onion, sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 small zucchini, sliced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup Kalamata olives
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

Directions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add the chicken to the skillet and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, add the onion, bell peppers, and zucchini. Cook until the vegetables are tender-crisp, about 5 minutes.
  4. Add the cherry tomatoes, minced garlic, dried oregano, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Cook for an additional 2 minutes.
  5. Return the chicken to the skillet and stir to combine with the vegetables. Cook for 2 more minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
  6. Remove the skillet from heat and sprinkle the Kalamata olives and crumbled feta cheese over the top of the dish.
  7. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot. Enjoy your Easy Greek Skillet Dinner!

Interesting Facts

  • Greek cuisine is known for its emphasis on fresh ingredients, such as olive oil, vegetables, and herbs.
  • Kalamata olives are a popular ingredient in Greek cooking, known for their rich flavor and meaty texture.
  • Feta cheese is a traditional Greek cheese made from sheep's milk and aged in brine. Its salty taste adds a tangy kick to the dish.
  • The combination of herbs like oregano and thyme gives this dish its distinctive Greek flavor.