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Greek Chicken Bake

A simple baked Greek-style chicken with cherry tomatoes, Kalamata olives, pepperoncini, and crumbled feta.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 42 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 32 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Greek
Servings 4 servings

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Frying Pan
  • casserole dish (8x13 or 9x12)
  • Cutting Board
  • Measuring Spoons
  • non-stick spray

Ingredients
  

Ingredients

  • 4 very large boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 tsp. olive oil
  • 2 tsp. Greek Seasoning see notes
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomato halves
  • 1/2 cup chopped or sliced Kalamata olives or use black olives if you prefer
  • 1/2 cup sliced Greek peperoncini see notes
  • 3/4 cup crumbled Feta Cheese use more or less to taste
  • fresh-ground black pepper to taste

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • Trim the 4 very large boneless, skinless chicken breasts, removing any fat or undesirable bits.
  • Rub 2 tsp Greek Seasoning over both sides of the chicken breasts.
  • Heat 2 tsp olive oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot, add the chicken breasts and sear about 2 minutes on the first side, until they just begin to brown.
  • Turn the chicken and sear the other side for about 2 minutes. Do not cook through—these sears are only to develop color.
  • Transfer the seared chicken to a cutting board and let rest 1–2 minutes, until cool enough to handle.
  • Cut each chicken breast lengthwise into 3–4 strips.
  • Spray an 8"x13" or 9"x12" casserole dish with non-stick spray. Arrange the chicken strips crosswise in the dish in a single layer or slightly overlapping.
  • Evenly scatter 1/2 cup cherry tomato halves, 1/2 cup chopped or sliced Kalamata olives, and 1/2 cup sliced Greek peperoncini over the chicken. Sprinkle 3/4 cup crumbled Feta Cheese on top. Season with fresh-ground black pepper to taste.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until the chicken is hot throughout and the cheese is starting to melt. (The internal temperature of the chicken should reach 165°F / 75°C.) Remove from oven and serve hot.

Notes

See notes for Greek seasoning and pepperoncini options referenced in the ingredients.