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Lemon and Olive Chicken Skillet

This Lemon and Olive Chicken Skillet is a healthy one-pan meal that is bursting with flavor from the lemon, olives, and capers.
Course Dinner
Cuisine N/A
Keyword lemon and olive chicken, lemon and olive chicken skillet, one pan olive chicken
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings 2 servings
Calories 379kcal
Author Madeline

Ingredients

  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
  • 1 tbsp arrowroot starch
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1 tbsp avocado oil
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/3 cup sliced kalamata olives
  • 1 tbsp capers
  • 1 tsp lemon zest

Instructions

  • Cut chicken into bite-size pieces
  • Mix together arrowroot starch and black pepper
  • Toss cut chicken in arrowroot starch and black pepper ensuring all pieces are coated
  • Heat oil in frying pan over medium heat
  • Add chicken to warm pan
  • Cook for 5 minutes tossing frequently
  • Remove chicken from pan, set aside and leave the pan on medium heat
  • Pour chicken broth into the warm pan and stir to incorporate any of the brownings from the chicken
  • Simmer for 5 minutes
  • Add sliced olives, capers and lemon juice to the broth in the pan along with the chicken
  • Increase the heat to medium-high and cook for an additional 3 minutes tossing frequently
  • Top with lemon zest and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 2g | Calories: 379kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 49g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 148mg | Sodium: 1161mg | Potassium: 890mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 168IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 1mg