Flavor-Packed Mediterranean Chicken

Truth be told, I’m not a big lover of chicken. It’s just one of those proteins that, on its own, can be boring filler. And, it irritates me that it can go from good to gag-fest dry in a heartbeat if you’re not careful.

So when I make chicken, I always make sure it’s a dish that’s going to be loaded with a great supporting cast of flavors. My Flavor-Packed Mediterranean Chicken is just that kind of dish.

There’s so much written about the Mediterranean diet, and its health benefits. The diet essentially works with whole foods, lots of nutrient dense vegetables, healthy fats, and a host of warm, savory flavors. I started this dish with the flavoring – what combination of herbs and spices would be delicious? From that, my Greek Seasoning was born, a mix sure to punch up the chicken.

Then, I launched into what other ingredients would complement this dish and landed on the rest of the ingredients. And, because I’m a devoted Wisconsin girl and wholeheartedly support our dairy industry, I added part-skim mozzarella cheese. I happened to use an old stoneware baking dish that’s well-seasoned and provides a great bottom sear. But you really can use any dish you’d like. Cast iron would be great too!

This dish is great on its own, served with roasted vegetables or orzo.  I hope you love the flavor as we do. Here’s another hint…it’s a great way to get a good load of super healthy, spinach into your family, especially if they don’t like vegetables…like my husband. Don’t tell him though…I’m really good at hiding vegetables on him!