Sheet Pan Mediterranean Chicken with Olives and Red Onion
Sheet Pan Mediterranean Chicken with Olives and Red Onion is a vibrant, one-pan dish that infuses your dinner table with the sun-drenched flavors of the Mediterranean. Juicy chicken breasts roast alongside sweet red onions, tangy Kalamata olives, and ripe cherry tomatoes, creating an aromatic feast that’s both comforting and easy to prepare. Perfect for busy weeknights or entertaining guests, this recipe delivers a delicious taste of summer in every bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 large red onions, sliced thickly
- 1 cup Kalamata olives (pitted)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a large baking sheet with nonstick spray.
- In a bowl, drizzle olive oil over chicken breasts; season with salt, pepper, and half the oregano.
- In another bowl, combine red onions, cherry tomatoes, olives, garlic, remaining oregano, and lemon juice; toss well.
- Place seasoned chicken on one side of the sheet pan and pile veggies on the other side.
- Roast for 25–30 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- Serve hot with an extra drizzle of lemon juice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion (about 300g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 100mg