Savory Mediterranean Chicken Skillet Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon dried oregano, divided
• ½ teaspoon black pepper, divided
• 1 pinch Salt to taste
• 4 (6 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
• 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 1 small lemon, cut into 8 slices
• ¼ (8 ounce) jar chopped, drained oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
• 2 large garlic cloves, minced
• 1 (8.8 ounce) pouch UNCLE BEN'S® READY RICE® Roasted Chicken Flavored Rice
• 1 (6 ounce) package fresh baby spinach
• 1 ounce feta cheese, crumbled (Optional)
• 2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts

Step 1

Mix together the oregano, pepper, and a pinch of salt if you like, then sprinkle this seasoning evenly over the chicken. Heat a tablespoon of oil in a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Place the chicken in the pan, seasoned side down, and cover it. Let it cook for about 6 minutes until it’s nicely browned. Flip the chicken, lay two lemon slices on each piece, cover again, and cook for another 6 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through (a thermometer should read 165°F).

Step 2

Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside, keeping it loosely covered to stay warm. Add the remaining tablespoon of oil to the pan and toss in the sun-dried tomatoes and garlic. Stir constantly for about a minute until fragrant. Then stir in the rice, chicken stock, the rest of the oregano, and pepper. Gradually add the spinach, stirring gently until it wilts down.

Step 3

Finally, nestle the chicken back into the skillet, sprinkle everything with cheese and pine nuts, and let it all come together for a minute or two before serving.