Italian Skillet Chicken
I love one pot meals. This Italian Skillet Chicken is no exception. The flavors are bright, fresh & simple, just like they are in old Italy.
The best meals are really the ones where fresh flavor comes straight from whole foods. When simplicity meets flavor, it’s a win for everyone!
This one pot chicken dinner is packed with Italian flavor & is a perfect weeknight meal because it’s not only delicious but it’s quick & easy! This is delicious served over a spaghetti squash!
Italian Skillet Chicken
ingredients
2 pounds chicken tenders, cut into bite size pieces
1 yellow onion, diced
1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
8 ounces mushrooms, stemmed & sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
¼ cup olive oil, divided
¼ cup chicken broth
1 lemon, juiced
1 tablespoon stone ground mustard
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
1 ¾ teaspoons salt, divided
1 teaspoon pepper
Basil, chopped for garnish
directions
place the cubed chicken in a medium size bowl. combine the Italian seasoning, 1 ½ teaspoons of the salt & the pepper. sprinkle the seasoning mix over the chicken & toss to coat.
heat 3 tablespoons of the olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. brown the chicken on all sides, stirring as necessary.
once the chicken is mostly browned, but not completely cooked, transfer it to a bowl & keep warm. reserve oil & drippings in skillet.
pour the remaining tablespoon of olive oil into the skillet. add the onion to the skillet & brown, stirring about 3 minutes.
add in the mushrooms, garlic & tomatoes. continue cooking until veggies begin to soften. sprinkle with the remaining ¼ teaspoon of salt.
combine the chicken broth, lemon juice & mustard in a small bowl. pour into the skillet with the veggies. return the chicken to the skillet & stir. reduce heat to low & cover. continue cooking 10 minutes.
garnish with basil.