Lemon-Olive Chicken with Rosemary Herbs
Juicy chicken breasts baked with lemon slices and briny olives, finished with a herb-infused pan sauce. This mediterranean-inspired chicken ready in about 40 minutes pairs (6 oz each) Chicken breasts, Olive oil, Lemon for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 2 (6 oz each) Chicken breasts
- 1 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 Lemon
- 2 cloves, minced Garlic
- 1/4 cup, pitted Kalamata olives
- 1 tbsp, chopped Fresh rosemary
- 1/4 tsp Salt
- 1/4 tsp Black pepper
Instructions
- Step 1: Pat 2 chicken breasts (6 oz each) dry and season both sides with 1/4 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
- Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat, add chicken, and cook for 5 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Step 3: Remove chicken and set aside. Add 2 minced garlic cloves and 1/4 cup pitted Kalamata olives to the skillet, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Step 4: Add 1 thinly sliced lemon and 1 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary, then return chicken to the skillet.
- Step 5: Transfer skillet to a preheated 375°F oven and bake for 10 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F internal temperature, then serve with pan sauce.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Lemon-Olive Chicken with Rosemary Herbs take to make?
Total time is about 40 minutes (15 min prep + 25 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Lemon-Olive Chicken with Rosemary Herbs?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep (6 oz each) chicken breasts from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Lemon-Olive Chicken with Rosemary Herbs?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Lemon-Olive Chicken with Rosemary Herbs for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 2 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 2). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Lemon-Olive Chicken with Rosemary Herbs?
Mediterranean chicken like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
Simple but elevated—used this for date night and the olive oil made it feel luxurious.
- ★★★★★
The lemon and rosemary cut through the richness perfectly. My family asked for seconds!
- ★★★★☆
Perfect for my picky toddler—she ate the whole plate without complaining!
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