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Low Carb Mediterranean Skillet Chicken

Course Main Course
Cuisine Mediterranean
Keyword chicken in a skillet, how to cook chicken in a skillet, low carb chicken recipes, mediterranean chicken recipe, mediterranean food recipes, skillet chicken, skillet chicken breast
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 21 minutes
Total Time 26 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 2 large chicken breasts, sliced in half lengthwise
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
  • 1/2 cup black olives, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup feta, crumbled
  • 1 avocado, chopped
  • Optional fresh parsley as garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

  2. Place chicken breasts on a cutting board and using a sharp knife, slice in half lengthwise.

  3. Sprinkle both sides of chicken with dried basil, dried parsley and salt and pepper.

  4. Heat olive oil in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook for 3 minutes each side. Transfer chicken to a plate.

  5. Add chicken broth, garlic and the juice of 1 lemon to the hot skillet. Allow juices to simmer for 5 minutes, then turn off the heat.

  6. Add chicken back into the skillet. Add chopped tomatoes, onions and olives on top. Place in the preheated oven for 10 minutes.

  7. Remove from oven and add chopped fresh avocado, crumbled feta and fresh parsley. Serve warm.