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Grecian Chicken

12 reviews
Test Kitchen Approved
Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Makes

4 servings

Updated: Sep. 30, 2022
The caper, tomato and olive flavors will whisk you away to the Greek isles. This easy skillet dish is perfect for hectic weeknights. —Jan Marler, Murchison, Texas
Grecian Chicken
Grecian Chicken Recipe photo by Taste of Home
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Ingredients

  • 3 teaspoons olive oil, divided
  • 1 pound chicken tenderloins
  • 2 medium tomatoes, sliced
  • 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1 tablespoon capers, drained
  • 1 tablespoon lemon-pepper seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon salt-free Greek seasoning
  • 1 medium garlic clove, minced
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons chopped ripe olives
  • Hot cooked orzo pasta, optional

Directions

  1. In a large skillet, heat 2 teaspoons oil over medium heat. Add chicken; saute until no longer pink, 7-9 minutes. Remove and keep warm.
  2. In same skillet, heat remaining oil; add the next 6 ingredients. Cook and stir until onion is translucent, 2-3 minutes. Stir in garlic; cook 1 minute more. Add water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until vegetables are tender, 3-4 minutes. Return chicken to skillet; add olives. Simmer, uncovered, until chicken is heated through, 2-3 minutes. If desired, serve with orzo.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 172 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 56mg cholesterol, 393mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 vegetable, 1 fat.