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Chicken With Feta & Tomatoes

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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;€™s an easy, comforting weeknight dinner that feels special without requiring complex techniques or hard-to-find ingredients.
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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 1
Calories: 201.8
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;€™s an easy, comforting weeknight dinner that feels special without requiring complex techniques or hard-to-find ingredients.
Ingredients
  • 1 cup Long-Grain Rice
  • 1 1/4 cup Chicken Breast Halves
Directions
  1. 1
    Rinse rice and cook in 2 cups of boiling water for 20 minutes until tender; drain and set aside.
  2. 2
    Cut chicken breasts into bite-sized cubes.
  3. 3
    In a shallow dish, mix flour with paprika, oregano, and pepper.
  4. 4
    Toss chicken cubes in the flour mixture until lightly coated, shaking off excess.
  5. 5
    Melt half the butter in a large deep skillet over medium-high heat.
  6. 6
    Add chicken to the skillet and cook until lightly browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.
  7. 7
    Remove chicken from the pan and set aside on a plate.
  8. 8
    Reduce heat to medium and add remaining butter to the same skillet.
  9. 9
    Add chopped onion and minced garlic; sauté for 3 minutes until softened.
  10. 10
    Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of the remaining flour mixture over the onions and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
  11. 11
    Gradually whisk in milk until smooth, then bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
  12. 12
    Return the chicken pieces to the skillet and simmer for 8-10 minutes until cooked through and sauce thickens.
  13. 13
    Stir in chopped tomatoes and diced feta cheese.
  14. 14
    Cook for 1 minute more just to warm the cheese and tomatoes.
  15. 15
    Taste and adjust seasoning with salt or pepper if needed.
  16. 16
    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.

Keywords: chicken, feta, tomatoes, greek, mediterranean, creamy, skillet, dinner, easy, weeknight, rice, pan-seared, comfort food, quick meal, garlic, onion, olive, herbs, protein
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