Easy Mediterranean Chicken

Name: Easy Mediterranean Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings.
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 can (14-1/2 ounces) cut green beans, drained; 1 cup water; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder; 1-1/2 cups instant brown rice; 12 pitted Greek olives, halved; 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

“Friends and family love this. I made it healthier, but it tastes just as good.” Kara Zilis - Oak Forest, Illinois

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 can (14-1/2 ounces) cut green beans, drained
1 cup water
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1-1/2 cups instant brown rice
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, green beans, water, oregano and garlic powder. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
Stir in rice. Return to a boil. Cover and simmer 8-10 minutes longer or until a thermometer reads 170° and rice is tender. Stir in olives; sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 394 calories, 12g fat (3g saturated fat), 70mg cholesterol, 724mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 6g fiber), 30g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch, 2 vegetable, 1 fat.

Originally published as Mediterranean Chicken in Healthy Cooking February/March 2010

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beagleluva

Oct 25, 2016

Delicious , easy and healthy. I substituted orzo for the rice so had to cook it slightly longer. I didn't have stewed tomatoes so used diced and I served the green beans on the side. Made a Greek salad from elsewhere on this site . The whole thing was delicious. A definite keeper!
larrainek

Apr 18, 2016

Made this last night. I decreased the rice to 1 1/3 cup and we used crushed tomatoes, but it was great and we're going to make it again.
Cklee1403

Jan 17, 2015

This was really easy and delicious . The only thing I changed was I used a can of chicken broth instead of the water. I will definitely make this again
plumshoe

Jun 5, 2014

Glad I found this. It really hit the spot. I'm trying out the mediterranean diet and this will definitely be a keeper. Thank you for the submission.
proesner

Feb 24, 2012

Our whole family loved this dish and it was super easy to prepare.
kat83

Dec 6, 2011

I used a can of mixed veggies instead of green beans. It needs a little kick for taste..we just cant put our finger on what yet though, but it was pretty good
dhodge

Jun 10, 2011

Loved it. I didn't know what to do and it was time to cook dinner, so I didn't have all the ingredients. I used marinated artichoke hearts instead of the olives and regular white rice instead of instant brown. Did add boullion to the water. Everyone loved it and we decided it would be good with mushrooms and zucchini as a side dish without the chicken. Will try that next time.
l2bake

May 2, 2011

Flavor was excellent. I added 3 green onions...it made it very good!
LynnLeach

Mar 8, 2011

Love this recipe. Very easy to make and everyone enjoyed it! Even the kids.Thanks
fishcam1

Feb 26, 2011

This very easy.it was also very good. No reason not too make dinner for the family.