Double-Duty Chicken with Olives & Artichokes
A comforting dish of tender chicken thighs simmered in a savory sauce with olives and artichokes, perfect for weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs, skin-on or skinless
- 1 jar (about 12 oz) marinated artichokes, drained
- 1 cup green olives, pitted
- 1 lemon, juiced
- Fresh herbs (such as parsley and oregano), chopped
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
- Season the chicken thighs generously with salt and pepper.
- Brown the chicken by adding it to the skillet, cooking until golden brown on both sides, about 5-7 minutes per side.
- Combine the marinated artichokes and green olives with the chicken in the skillet.
- Squeeze the fresh lemon juice over the chicken and sprinkle with chopped herbs.
- Simmer by covering the skillet and cooking for 20-25 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
- Serve warm, and enjoy the leftovers the next day.
Notes
Pair with couscous or creamy polenta, and enjoy with a light salad or a crisp white wine.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 100mg