Kalamata-Feta Chicken

Dairy Free
Health score
27%
Kalamata-Feta Chicken
21 min.
4
314kcal

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Looking for a quick, delicious, and dairy-free meal that's sure to impress? Look no further than this mouthwatering Kalamata-Feta Chicken recipe! Perfect for lunch or dinner, this main dish comes together in just 21 minutes and serves four hungry individuals. Each serving contains only 314 calories, making it a guilt-free indulgence.

This recipe is a flavor powerhouse, combining the rich taste of Kalamata olives with the creamy, tangy goodness of feta cheese. The result is a unique and unforgettable taste experience that's sure to have your taste buds dancing. To balance the robust flavors, the dish is served alongside orzo, a rice-shaped pasta that's cooked to al dente perfection and seasoned with fresh parsley and a hint of oregano.

The star of the show, the Kalamata-Feta Chicken, is a succulent, juicy chicken breast that's been seasoned with a Mediterranean-inspired blend of herbs and spices. The chicken is pan-fried to golden-brown perfection, locking in all those delicious flavors. To finish it off, a savory topping of Kalamata olives, grape tomatoes, and that irresistible feta cheese is added, creating a beautiful and tasty garnish.

With its delightful mix of textures and flavors, this Kalamata-Feta Chicken recipe is sure to become a new favorite in your culinary repertoire. So why wait? Gather your ingredients, fire up the frying pan, and get ready to enjoy a truly exceptional meal!

Ingredients

  • ounce sun-dried olives with basil and sun-dried tomatoes crumbled
  • 0.3 cup parsley fresh chopped
  •  grape tomatoes finely chopped
  • 10  kalamata olives pitted chopped
  • teaspoons oregano dried fresh divided chopped
  • cup orzo pasta (rice-shaped uncooked
  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper divided
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt divided
  • 16 ounce chicken breast halves boneless skinless
  • 0.5 cup water 

Equipment

  • frying pan

Directions

  1. Cook orzo according to package directions.
  2. Drain; stir in 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper.
  3. Combine olives, tomato, parsley, cheese, 2 teaspoons fresh oregano, and 1/8 teaspoon salt.
  4. Coat chicken with cooking spray; sprinkle with remaining 1/8 teaspoon salt, 1/8 teaspoon pepper, and 2 teaspoons fresh oregano.
  5. Place a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
  6. Add chicken; cook 6 minutes on each side.
  7. Transfer to a serving plate; keep warm.
  8. Add water to pan; bring to a boil, scraping pan to loosen browned bits.
  9. Pour mixture over chicken. Top chicken with olive mixture, and serve with orzo.

Nutrition Facts

Calories314kcal
Protein39.2%
Fat15.62%
Carbs45.18%

Properties

Glycemic Index
44.75
Glycemic Load
12.61
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
23.812608553016%

Flavonoids

Naringenin
0.23mg
Apigenin
8.08mg
Luteolin
0.1mg
Kaempferol
0.09mg
Myricetin
0.6mg
Quercetin
0.21mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:314.27kcal
15.71%
Fat:5.43g
8.36%
Saturated Fat:1.03g
6.42%
Carbohydrates:35.36g
11.79%
Net Carbohydrates:31.54g
11.47%
Sugar:4.73g
5.25%
Cholesterol:72.57mg
24.19%
Sodium:593.86mg
25.82%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:30.67g
61.34%
Selenium:60.57µg
86.53%
Vitamin K:80.28µg
76.45%
Vitamin B3:13.48mg
67.38%
Vitamin B6:0.98mg
49.05%
Phosphorus:348.13mg
34.81%
Manganese:0.65mg
32.65%
Potassium:878.77mg
25.11%
Vitamin B5:1.99mg
19.93%
Magnesium:75.74mg
18.94%
Vitamin C:13.83mg
16.76%
Vitamin A:769.09IU
15.38%
Fiber:3.82g
15.26%
Iron:2.68mg
14.86%
Copper:0.3mg
14.83%
Vitamin B2:0.19mg
11.3%
Vitamin B1:0.17mg
11.02%
Zinc:1.49mg
9.92%
Vitamin E:1.22mg
8.11%
Folate:31.97µg
7.99%
Calcium:68.68mg
6.87%
Vitamin B12:0.23µg
3.78%
Source:My Recipes