Name: Mediterranean Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Ingredients: 6-8 chicken thighs (bone in); 2 large bell peppers (- various colors); 1/2 large purple onion; 1 1/2 pounds small baby potatoes; 1 lemon (cut into wedges); 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes; 1/2 cup kalamata olives (- pitted); 1/4 cup olive oil; 1/3 cup lemon juice (- about two lemons); 3 cloves garlic (minced); 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper

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Mediterranean Chicken is a dish that truly has it all—healthy, easy, and oh-so-delicious! Just toss everything into a baking dish, pop it in the oven, and relax! It’s filled with tender chicken, fresh veggies, and a light lemony sauce that ties it all together . Enjoy a delicious meal without the hassle!

We thrive on one pan easy baked chicken dinners! Everything in a 9 x 13 baking dish with enough for leftovers. Try this the next day chopped up over salad.

Ingredients for Mediterranean Chicken –

chicken thighs – we used bone-in chicken thighs because they add a richness to the dish however boneless chicken thighs or breasts will work just as well. Cut your veggies and potatoes smaller if using boneless so everything is done at the same time.
bell peppers – all the colors you love
purple onion – or white or yellow will work as well
potatoes – we used small red potatoes but any variety will be fine
kalamata olives – pitted
cherry tomatoes
Marinade – olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt and pepper

Simply spray a 9 x 13 baking dish with non stick spray.

Mix up your simple marinade ingredients in a jar or small bowl.

Cut your veggies and potatoes up and add them to baking pan. (Save the tomatoes and olives for the last 10 minutes of baking.) Nestle the chicken on top of all the veggies and potatoes.

Give a little toss to cover everything. At this point you can let everything hang out for 15 minutes or refrigerate for several hours before baking. Or you can do what we do and just bake it up! It still imparts a great deal of flavor while it bakes with zero marinade time.

Bake at 400 degrees for 40-50 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and at an internal temperature of 165 degrees.

How to serve Mediterranean Chicken –

This dish makes a wonderful sauce! We like to serve it in a shallow bowl with a huge helping of the veggie and sauce mixture.
Add a sprinkle of Feta if you have it.

Tips and substitutions –

If using boneless chicken – cut veggies and potatoes in smaller pieces so everything is done at the same time. Reduce baking time to 30 minutes or until chicken is cooked through at 165 degrees internally.
Clean out the fridge! – All the veggies in the pan! Carrots, celery, broccoli (toss in last 10 minutes of baking), roasted red peppers, green beans are just a few suggestions.
Leftovers – we love this cold and chopped up on top of a green salad the next day!

Easy Oven Baked Mediterranean Chicken – all in one pan and ready in no time. Healthy, Fast and Fresh!

A few more of our most popular ONE PAN CHICKEN DINNERS!

One Pan Chicken in Tomato Sauce

Roasted Chicken with Sausage and Potatoes

Skillet Chicken with Mushroom and Orzo

Let’s EAT!

Kathi & Rachel

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