Name: Quick Mediterranean Chicken Skillet
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 1 lb chicken breasts, pounded to even thickness; 2 cups cherry or grape tomatoes, halved; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped

Description

A bright and flavorful one-skillet dinner featuring tender chicken, juicy tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, and fresh basil. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s perfect for busy weeknights and clean eating.

Ingredients

Scale

1 lb chicken breasts, pounded to even thickness

2 cups cherry or grape tomatoes, halved

3 cloves garlic, minced

2 tbsp olive oil

1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped

Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

2. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper and add to the hot skillet.

3. Cook chicken 5–6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through, then remove and set aside.

4. Add garlic and tomatoes to the same skillet, sautéing 2–3 minutes until tomatoes soften.

5. Return chicken to the skillet, spooning tomato-garlic mixture over the top.

6. Sprinkle with fresh basil, cook 1–2 more minutes, then serve hot.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes

Nutrition

Calories: 350
Sodium: 300
Fat: 15
Carbohydrates: 8
Protein: 30