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    Home » Recipes » Dinner

    Mediterranean Skillet Chicken with Greens

    Published: Jan 8, 2018 Modified: Oct 3, 2018 by Karen Kelly This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Try this hearty, healthy Mediterranean Skillet Chicken with Greens.  It's packed with nutritious vegetables and sprinkled with spices to liven it up a bit.  It's a filling meal that can be prepped on Sunday and eaten all week!  (gluten free, keto)

    Mediterranean Skillet Chicken with Greens in a cast iron pan

    New Year's goals... who's got them?  I'm not a huge fan of resolutions but I believe in getting focused and trying to slowly start new healthy habits.  The best way to fail is to make broad sweeping and hard to attain resolutions that set you up for failure.

    Been there, done that.

    Like for example when I tried to give up caffeine cold turkey on January 1st.  I was not someone you wanted to be around that's for sure. What was the point of that anyway?  I mean coffee is GOOD for you, right?

    So instead, I like to try to focus on simple goals that I can attain like eat more fruits and vegetables, drink more water or eat less sugar.  I find that it takes me a few months to set up a new healthy habit so I take it one by one.

    Mediterranean Skillet Chicken with Greens

    This Mediterranean Skillet Chicken with Greens fulfills my goal of eating more vegetables.  The greens in this actually taste good and you will want to eat them!

    Sauteing the chicken in olive oil and garlic makes some lovely sauce that gets on the tomatoes and swiss chard and it really pulls it together.  I have doubled the amount of swiss chard and made this on Sunday.  It lasts all week for healthy lunches and quick dinners.  Add ½ cup of quinoa, cauliflower rice or whole wheat pasta for a complete meal.

    Mediterranean Skillet Chicken with Greens in four meal prep containers

    I like chicken thighs in this but breasts work just as well.  Chicken thighs have a higher fat content but I use the ones with no skin and that helps cut down on the fat a bit.

    I think you will love this Mediterranean Skillet Chicken with Greens.  It's...

    • packed with nutrients from the swiss chard and tomatoes
    • easy to make in less than 30 minutes
    • infinitely adaptable with what you have on hand (use any greens, add olives, use a different cheese, add a splash of white wine for a more saucy dish)
    • gluten free
    • perfect for meal prep
    • full of Mediterranean flavor!

    Oh yeah, exciting news!  I'm going to try to start providing the Weight Watchers smart points values on my recipes.  Weight Watchers helps so many people and folks always ask me for them so here goes!  I will do my best using my recipe plugin and the smart points calculator to get them right but it can get tricky!  Look right below the recipe. ↓

    Mediterranean Skillet Chicken with Greens in a cast iron pan

    Mediterranean Skillet Chicken with Greens

    Try this hearty, healthy Mediterranean Skillet Chicken with Greens.  It's packed with nutritious vegetables and sprinkled with spices to liven it up a bit.  It's a filling meal that can be prepped on Sunday and eaten all week!  (gluten free)
    4.72 from 7 votes
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    Course: Dinner
    Cuisine: Mediterranean
    Diet: Gluten Free
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes
    Total Time: 25 minutes
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 245kcal

    Ingredients

    • 2 tablespoon olive oil
    • 4 skinless chicken thighs
    • 1 tsp garlic powder
    • 1 tsp dried basil
    • 1 teaspoon oregano
    • ¼ teaspoon pepper
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • 2 cups grape tomatoes
    • 4 cups swiss chard, chopped
    • 2 cloves garlic, minced
    • 2 tablespoon feta cheese

    Instructions

    • Pat chicken dry with a paper towel and sprinkle with all the spices, garlic powder thru pepper.  
    • Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat.  Add the chicken thighs and cook for about 15 minutes or until an instant-read thermometer registers 170º F.  Remove chicken from pan and cover with foil.
    • Add another tablespoon of olive oil to the pan and add the minced fresh garlic.  Cook for one minute then add tomatoes.  Cook tomatoes for about 3 minutes.  They will start to soften and release juices.
    • Add swiss chard to pan and stir until the chard starts to wilt down.  Cook for about 3 more minutes.
    • Add chicken and any juices back to pan.  Top with feta and serve alongside quinoa, whole wheat pasta or cauliflower rice.  

    Nutrition

    Calories: 245kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 114mg | Sodium: 567mg | Potassium: 599mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 2885IU | Vitamin C: 21.5mg | Calcium: 89mg | Iron: 2.1mg
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    Smart Points Value - 6

     

    About Karen Kelly

    Hi, I'm Karen Kelly a certified health coach, freelance food writer, and blogger. At Seasonal Cravings, you will find wholesome gluten-free recipes and healthy lifestyle tips.

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    1. kaitie

      January 08, 2018 at 5:36 pm

      After all the heavy winter food that has engulfed our house, this looks amazing. GREAT lunches!

      Reply
    2. Hannah

      January 08, 2018 at 6:50 pm

      5 stars
      I would easily make my New Year's resolution come true with this healthy recipe! Love it! It's sooo good!

      Reply
      • Karen Kelly

        January 09, 2018 at 7:45 am

        Happy New Year Hannah!

        Reply
    3. kushi

      January 08, 2018 at 7:56 pm

      So colorful and delicious. I can have this anytime!

      Reply
    4. Diana

      January 08, 2018 at 8:04 pm

      Love such healthy but delicious midweek dinners. It's a perfect recipe for meal planning, as it only requires preheating before eating!

      Reply
    5. Sarah

      January 08, 2018 at 8:29 pm

      I love everything about this...especially that swiss chard - one of my favorite greens! Sounds so delicious, can't wait to try!

      Reply
    6. Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen

      January 11, 2018 at 1:48 pm

      This is definitely the kind of meal I'd enjoy all week! Can't wait to give it a try Karen!

      Reply
    7. Karen (Back Road Journal)

      January 11, 2018 at 2:40 pm

      Quick to prepare, healthy and colorful...it has everything going for it.

      Reply
    8. annie@ciaochowbambina

      January 14, 2018 at 4:11 pm

      5 stars
      We are trying to make meal prep on the weekends a priority and this will fit into our goals beautifully!!

      Reply
    9. Lauren

      August 20, 2018 at 8:03 pm

      4 stars
      Oh my goodness, I loved this! It's literally so simple to make and especially for me, an awful cook! A+ recioe!

      *I substituted the swiss chard with spinach instead!

      Reply

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