This dish transforms simple chicken breast into a rich, savory meal with a creamy tomato-feta sauce. The chicken is lightly dredged in seasoned flour and pan-seared, then simmered with onions, garlic, and milk to create a velvety base. Bright chunks of fresh tomatoes and salty crumbles of feta cheese add bursts of flavor and texture in every bite. Served over fluffy long-grain rice, it absorbs the delicious juices perfectly. It 226;ÂÂs an easy, comforting weeknight dinner that feels special without requiring complex techniques or hard-to-find ingredients.
Chicken With Feta & Tomatoes
Description
This dish transforms simple chicken breast into a rich, savory meal with a creamy tomato-feta sauce. The chicken is lightly dredged in seasoned flour and pan-seared, then simmered with onions, garlic, and milk to create a velvety base. Bright chunks of fresh tomatoes and salty crumbles of feta cheese add bursts of flavor and texture in every bite. Served over fluffy long-grain rice, it absorbs the delicious juices perfectly. It&# 226;ÂÂs an easy, comforting weeknight dinner that feels special without requiring complex techniques or hard-to-find ingredients.Ingredients
Directions
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Rinse rice and cook in 2 cups of boiling water for 20 minutes until tender; drain and set aside.
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Cut chicken breasts into bite-sized cubes.
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In a shallow dish, mix flour with paprika, oregano, and pepper.
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Toss chicken cubes in the flour mixture until lightly coated, shaking off excess.
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Melt half the butter in a large deep skillet over medium-high heat.
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Add chicken to the skillet and cook until lightly browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.
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Remove chicken from the pan and set aside on a plate.
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Reduce heat to medium and add remaining butter to the same skillet.
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Add chopped onion and minced garlic; sauté for 3 minutes until softened.
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Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of the remaining flour mixture over the onions and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
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Gradually whisk in milk until smooth, then bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
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Return the chicken pieces to the skillet and simmer for 8-10 minutes until cooked through and sauce thickens.
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Stir in chopped tomatoes and diced feta cheese.
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Cook for 1 minute more just to warm the cheese and tomatoes.
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Taste and adjust seasoning with salt or pepper if needed.
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Serve the chicken and sauce over the cooked rice, garnished with sliced black olives.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 1
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 201.8kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 2.9g5%
- Saturated Fat 0.8g4%
- Cholesterol 63.8mg22%
- Sodium 56.1mg3%
- Total Carbohydrate 16.8g6%
- Dietary Fiber 0.2g1%
- Sugars 0.0g
- Protein 24.9g50%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.