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High-protein Mediterranean chicken with roasted vegetables, feta, olives, and lemon in a white baking dish
Protein Meal Studio

High-Protein Mediterranean Chicken

A one-pan high-protein Mediterranean chicken recipe made with tender chicken, cherry tomatoes, zucchini, red onion, olives, feta, lemon, garlic, and herbs for an easy flavor-packed dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean-Inspired
Calories: 470
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Vegetables
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 zucchini sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper sliced
  • 1/2 red onion sliced
  • 1/2 cup kalamata olives
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Optional Finish
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Equipment

  • 1 Large baking dish or sheet pan
  • 1 Mixing bowl
  • 1 Cutting board
  • 1 Sharp knife
  • 1 Measuring spoons
  • 1 Tongs

Method
 

  1. Chicken
  2. 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast
  3. 1 tablespoon olive oil
  4. 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  5. 2 cloves garlic, minced
  6. 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  7. 1 teaspoon paprika
  8. 1/2 teaspoon salt
  9. 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  10. Vegetables
  11. 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  12. 1 zucchini, sliced
  13. 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  14. 1/2 red onion, sliced
  15. 1/2 cup kalamata olives
  16. 1 tablespoon olive oil
  17. 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  18. 1/4 teaspoon salt
  19. 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  20. Optional Finish
  21. 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
  22. 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
  23. 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Notes

Approximate nutrition per serving: 470 calories, 46g protein, 14g carbohydrates, 24g fat, and 4g fiber. Nutritional information is approximate and may vary based on ingredient brands, substitutions, and portion size.