Kitchen notes · a little help before you start
Creamy Mediterranean Chicken
Creamy Mediterranean Chicken is made with chicken breasts, minced garlic, and half & half.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 22 min
- Total
- 32 min
- Original yield
- Serves 5
- Ingredients
- 12 listed
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Recipe categories & planning details
- Meal type
- Dinner · Main course
- Primary protein
- Chicken
- Cuisine
- Mediterranean
- Preparation & total time
- Prep: 15 minutes or less · Total: 31–60 minutes
A few quick notes
1. Keep the return step in order
Keep the removed ingredients ready to return at the specified step.
2. Remember the turn or stir
Turn or stir the food at the point specified in the method.
3. Stir as directed
Stay with the pan for the frequent stirring called for in the method.
Get to know the ingredients
boneless skinless chicken breasts (pounded to ½-inch thickness)
In the method: Season 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts with salt and ground black pepper, then place it in the skillet.
minced garlic
In the method: Add 1 teaspoon minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds, stirring constantly.
half & half
In the method: Add 1 ¼ cups half & half, 1 (14-ounce) can drained marinated artichoke hearts, ¼ cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes, and ⅓ cup pitted kalamata olives and cook for 5-6 minutes, until slightly thickened.
Let’s make it
Choose your servings, then check things off as you go.
Original recipe: Serves 5. Original quantities shown.
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Ingredient note
Source: 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts (pounded to ½-inch thickness)Ingredient note
Source: 2 tablespoons olive oilIngredient note
Source seasoning: salt (to taste)Ingredient note
Source seasoning: ground black pepper (to taste)Ingredient note
Source: 1 teaspoon minced garlicIngredient note
Source: 1 ¼ cups half & halfIngredient note
Source: 1 (14-ounce) can drained marinated artichoke heartsIngredient note
Source: ¼ cup chopped sun-dried tomatoesIngredient note
Source: ⅓ cup pitted kalamata olivesIngredient note
Source: ¼ cup parmesan cheesIngredient note
Source: ¼ cup feta cheeseIngredient note
Source: 2 tablespoons sliced fresh basil
How to make it
0 of 5 steps completeMake room for Creamy Mediterranean Chicken
Review ingredients in your pantry before anything is added. Meal plans use your household size; grocery-only additions use the servings selected above.
The last little job
Finish as directed
Garnish with ¼ cup feta cheese and 2 tablespoons sliced fresh basil and serve with pasta or rice.
A little more help as you go
Prepare the finishing addition
Have the final topping or garnish ready for its specified step.
Prepare the pan
Follow the pan-heating step before adding its ingredients.
A few questions you might have
What should I prepare first?
Set out the skillet. Start with this step: Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Which preparation step should I plan for?
Keep the removed ingredients ready to return at the specified step.
What check should I look for as it cooks?
Cook for 4-5 minutes before flipping it and cooking for another 4-5 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit and the chicken is no longer pink.
Is there another preparation step to plan for?
Have the final topping or garnish ready for its specified step.
Storage & reheating safety
For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.
These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures
Recipe source: therecipecritic.com. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.
Preparation notes follow the recipe shown here.
