Easy Baked Greek Chicken (Sheet Pan Recipe) • Keeping It Simple Blog

Name: Easy Baked Greek Chicken
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts; 1 Red bell pepper (sliced thin); 1/2 Large Yellow onion (sliced thin); 1 Lemon (cut into wedges); 1/2 cup Crumbled feta; 1/2 cup Kalamata olives (pits removed); 3 tbsp Olive oil; 2 cloves garlic (minced); 1 tbsp Dried oregano; 1 tsp Onion Powder; 1 tsp Kosher salt; 1/8 tsp Red pepper flakes; 1/8 tsp Dried thyme

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If you are looking for a really easy one-pan chicken dinner that is full of flavor, this baked Greek chicken is for you. The baked chicken breasts are coated with tons of delicious Greek seasoning and baked in the oven with peppers and onions until golden perfection. This chicken is then topped with fresh Kalamata olives and feta to complete the meal. So easy and so delicious!

When I am really short on time and still want a delicious meal to make for my family, I turn to this Greek chicken recipe. The spices and flavors are so amazing and because this is baked in the oven and cooked in just one pan, cleanup is a breeze.

The only other cooking I do when making this is to make basmati rice, yogurt sauce with tahini or homemade flatbread to go along with it. This Greek chicken is a real-time saver on those days when you are short on time.

Ingredients

The ingredients for this is so simple. You can easily find all of these items at your local grocery store.

Chicken breasts. Without the skin.
Red bell peppers.
Onion. Spanish or red onion work great.
Feta. I prefer to buy feta cheese in a block and crumble it myself. It has so much more flavor than the pre-crumbled feta.
Kalamata olives. You can also use mixed Mediterranean olives.
Olive oil.
Garlic.
Kosher salt
Greek spices (oregano, thyme, lemon, onion powder, red pepper flakes)

See the recipe card for quantities.

How to Make Baked Greek Chicken

Here is what it looks like to assemble everything.

Add the chicken, veggies, and seasonings to a large pan.

Once you add the chicken, olive oil, seasonings, and veggies to a sheet pan (or large baking pan), bake the chicken at 375 degrees for about 25-30 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked through.

Substitutions

This recipe is very forgiving in terms of what ingredients to use. I have chosen some of my favorite Greek veggies (peppers and onions) but you can adjust this to your own taste.

Here are some ideas:

Greek cucumber salad - is great to make instead of adding veggies to the pan with the chicken. Just make this to serve on the side of the Greek chicken.
Bone-in chicken - If you have bone-in chicken breasts, go ahead and use those. You will just need to add a little more cooking time to the meal.
Chicken thighs. This recipe makes really great baked Greek chicken thighs. Just substitute the chicken thighs for the chicken breasts in the recipe. You may need to add a little more cooking time as well.

Equipment

Everything is baked on a sheet pan for this recipe. You can also use a glass baking pan, cast iron skillet, or any other baking dish you have on hand.

Storage

This chicken stores really well for leftovers. If you do have any leftovers, go ahead and place the chicken and veggies into a container with a lid and place them in the fridge. Make sure it is cooled first.

This Greek chicken will last for up to 3 days stored in the fridge.

Top tip

Make this Greek chicken your own by using what you have on hand in your house. The Greek seasonings and toppings will pull it all together in the end before serving.

FAQ

How long do you bake Greek Chicken?

You bake the Greek chicken breast in a 375-degree oven for about 25 minutes or until cooked through.

Can I substitute chicken thighs for Greek chicken breasts?

Yes. If you prefer to make Greek chicken thighs, just follow the recipe the same and add about 5 minutes of cooking time or until the chicken thighs are cooked all the way through.

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