Go Back Email Link
+ servings
Close up of Mediterranean Chicken Bake in a casserole dish with serving spoon.
Print Add to Collection

Mediterranean Chicken Casserole

This flavorful Mediterranean Chicken Bake makes a wonderful weeknight dinner. It is also a great low carb option!
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mediterranean
Keyword Mediterranean Chicken Bake, Mediterranean Chicken Casserole
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings 6
Author Ang Paris

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast, cubed
  • kosher salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • cups raw farro
  • 1 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 ½ cup chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 2 teaspoons Mediterranean Spice Blend store-bought or homemade
  • 1 yellow onion or red onion diced
  • 2 zucchini halved and sliced
  • 1 large red bell pepper seeded and diced
  • ½ cup Kalamata olives halved
  • ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 2 tablespoons freshly chopped parsley to garnish (optional)

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350F and grease a large baking dish.
  • In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the chicken in olive oil. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
    2 pounds boneless, 1 tablespoon olive oil, kosher salt and black pepper
  • Reduce the heat and add the fresh garlic and cook 1-2 minutes.
    1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • To the prepared casserole dish, add farro, tomatoes, chicken stock, seasoning mix, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.
    1½ cups raw farro, 1 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes, 1 ½ cup chicken broth, 2 teaspoons Mediterranean Spice Blend, kosher salt and black pepper
  • Add the cooked chicken mixture on top along with onion, zucchini, and bell pepper.
    1 yellow onion or red onion, 2 zucchini, 1 large red bell pepper
  • Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 35-40 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven and discard the foil.
  • Stir the casserole, and then add the olives and feta.
    ½ cup Kalamata olives, ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
  • Bake for an additional 10-15 minutes.
  • Allow the casserole to rest for 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with parsley or other fresh herbs if desired.
    2 tablespoons freshly chopped parsley

Video