Grecian Chicken

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

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.