Chicken Artichoke Skillet

My fast chicken entree featuring artichokes and olives has real Greek flair. Seasoned with lemon juice and oregano, the stovetop chicken turns out moist and tender.

Chicken Artichoke Skillet

Average Rating: 5

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 25 min.
YIELD: 4 servings.

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 can (14 ounces) water-packed quartered artichoke hearts, rinsed and drained
  • 2/3 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup halved pimiento-stuffed olives
  • 1/4 cup halved pitted Greek olives
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh oregano or 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Instructions

  • 1. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat; brown chicken on both sides.
  • 2. Add remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until a thermometer inserted in chicken reads 165°, 4-5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 225 calories, 9g fat (1g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 864mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 26g protein.
Diabetic Exchanges:
3 lean meat, 1 vegetable.