Description
This Mediterranean Chicken Skillet features tender chicken pieces cooked with vibrant bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and plant-based feta cheese, all seasoned with smoky paprika, fresh herbs, and natural sauces. Ready in under 30 minutes, it is a quick, healthy, colorful, and flavorful one-pan meal perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Protein
- Chicken thighs or breasts, 1 lb (about 4 pieces)
Vegetables & Aromatics
- Bell peppers, 2 medium, sliced
- Cherry tomatoes, 1 cup, halved
- Red onion, 1 medium, thinly sliced
- Garlic cloves, 3, minced
Liquids & Oils
- Olive oil (natural), 2 tbsp
- Grape juice (natural), 1/4 cup
- Vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural), 1 tbsp
Spices & Herbs
- Smoked paprika, 1 tsp
- Sea salt, 1 tsp (or to taste)
- Black pepper, 1/2 tsp (or to taste)
- Fresh oregano, 1 tbsp, chopped
- Fresh parsley, 2 tbsp, chopped (+ extra for garnish)
Dairy Alternatives
- Plant-based feta cheese (plant-based), 1/3 cup, crumbled
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Finely slice the red onion and bell peppers. Halve the cherry tomatoes and mince the garlic cloves. Pat the chicken dry and season both sides evenly with smoked paprika, sea salt, and black pepper.
- Sauté Vegetables: Heat olive oil (natural) in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sliced onions and minced garlic, cooking for 2 to 3 minutes until translucent and fragrant. Then add the bell peppers and cook for another 3 to 4 minutes until slightly softened but still vibrant.
- Cook the Chicken: Push the vegetables to one side of the skillet. Place the seasoned chicken pieces on the other side. Sear the chicken until golden brown on one side, about 4 to 5 minutes, then flip and cook until fully cooked and juicy.
- Add Tomatoes and Sauce: Stir the halved cherry tomatoes into the skillet with the chicken and vegetables. Pour in grape juice (natural) and vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural). Let the mixture simmer gently to meld flavors and slightly thicken the sauce thanks to the natural gelling agent.
- Finish with Herbs and Plant-Based Cheese: Turn off the heat. Sprinkle chopped fresh oregano and parsley over the skillet. Crumble plant-based feta cheese (plant-based) on top while still warm, allowing it to soften and blend in for a creamy, tangy finish.
Notes
- Use skin-on chicken thighs to lock in moisture and boost flavor while cooking.
- Cook chicken in batches to avoid crowding the pan and ensure a nice sear.
- Let the skillet rest a few minutes after cooking to help flavors develop fully.
- Fresh herbs provide better brightness than dried; use fresh oregano and parsley if possible.
- Do not skip the grape juice as it adds subtle sweetness and acidity that balances smoky spices.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Mediterranean chicken, skillet dinner, healthy chicken recipe, plant-based cheese, quick chicken meal, one-pan dinner
