Sheet Pan Mediterranean Chicken with Olives and Feta
Sheet Pan Mediterranean Chicken with Olives and Feta is a colorful, flavorful dish that brings the essence of the Mediterranean to your table. This easy one-pan meal features juicy chicken breasts roasted alongside vibrant bell peppers, sweet cherry tomatoes, and briny Kalamata olives, all topped with creamy feta cheese and a zesty lemon dressing. Perfect for busy weeknights or entertaining friends, this dish promises to delight your taste buds with every bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lb)
- 2 cups mixed bell peppers, sliced (red, yellow, green)
- 1 large red onion, cut into wedges
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup pitted Kalamata olives
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a large sheet pan.
- Place the chicken breasts on one side of the sheet pan. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt, pepper, and oregano.
- On the other side of the sheet pan, add bell peppers, red onion, cherry tomatoes, and Kalamata olives.
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice over everything and crumble feta cheese on top.
- Roast in the oven for 25-30 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and veggies are tender.
- Let rest for five minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: Feel free to customize vegetables based on your preferences; zucchini or asparagus work well. For added depth of flavor, marinate chicken in olive oil, lemon juice, and spices for at least 30 minutes before cooking.