Mediterranean Chicken

Name: Mediterranean Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Europe, Greek, Mediterranean
Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each); 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) no-salt-added stewed tomatoes; 1 cup water; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder; 1-1/2 cups instant brown rice; 1 package (12 ounces) frozen cut green beans; 12 pitted Greek olives, halved; 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Yield 4 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

This quick and easy skillet Mediterranean chicken recipe is a one-pan dinner that will make you feel as if you are vacationing seaside in Greece.

Ingredients

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) no-salt-added stewed tomatoes
1 cup water
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1-1/2 cups instant brown rice
1 package (12 ounces) frozen cut green beans
12 pitted Greek olives, halved
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

Directions

In a large nonstick skillet, brown chicken in oil on each side. Stir in the tomatoes, water, oregano and garlic powder. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Cover and simmer 10 minutes.
Stir in rice and green beans. Return to a boil. Cover and simmer until a thermometer reads 165° and rice is tender, 8-10 minutes longer. Stir in olives; sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 417 calories, 12g fat (3g saturated fat), 70mg cholesterol, 386mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 6g fiber), 31g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch, 2 vegetable, 1 fat.

Everyone I know loves this special chicken recipe. I changed a few things to make it healthier, but it tastes just as good. — Kara Zilis, Oak Forest, Illinois

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