Description
Mediterranean Chicken Bake with Lemon, Olives & Spinach is a vibrant, flavorful, and effortless dinner that’s perfect for weeknights or impressing guests. Juicy chicken breasts roast with zesty lemon, garlic, and oregano, surrounded by baby spinach and Kalamata olives, then finished with creamy feta and fresh parsley. Bursting with Mediterranean flavors, this dish is both wholesome and comforting—your new go-to for an easy, delicious dinner that energizes your evening.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 cup baby spinach leaves
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
- 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking dish with olive oil.
Place chicken breasts in the dish and drizzle with olive oil, lemon juice, and minced garlic.
Season with oregano, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Lay lemon slices evenly over the chicken.
Scatter spinach and olives around the chicken.
Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
Remove from the oven and sprinkle with crumbled feta and chopped parsley. Serve warm.
Notes
Use a meat thermometer to ensure perfectly cooked chicken.
Chicken thighs can be substituted for juicier meat.
Extra veggies like cherry tomatoes or zucchini can be added for variety.
Make ahead: marinate chicken overnight for deeper flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Oven-baked
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with toppings
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg