Description
Greek Chicken Casserole is a delightful Mediterranean dish that combines tender chicken, juicy cherry tomatoes, and tangy feta cheese for a comforting and flavorful meal. This easy-to-make casserole is perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, filling your home with inviting aromas and creating lasting memories around the dinner table. With vibrant colors and rich flavors, this dish is sure to impress everyone at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 1 cup pitted Kalamata olives
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté red onion and garlic until fragrant (about 5 minutes).
- Add chicken breasts to the skillet; cook until lightly browned on both sides (about 6 minutes total). Transfer to an oven-safe baking dish.
- Scatter cherry tomatoes and Kalamata olives over the chicken.
- In a bowl, mix chicken broth and oregano; pour over the chicken and vegetables.
- Top with crumbled feta cheese.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes; remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of casserole (approximately 280g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: Feel free to swap out vegetables like zucchini or bell peppers based on availability. For added flavor, consider marinating the chicken in olive oil, lemon juice, and herbs for a couple of hours before cooking.