Whenever I think of Greece I think of two things: “Put a little Windex on it!” (top three best movies ever) and the robust flavors of Mediterranean food. I also think of this easy paleo greek chicken skillet – the very first recipe I posted on Physical Kitchness. It’s still whole30 compliant, still delicious, and still easy to make, just showcased with a few prettier photos – introducing this easy paleo greek chicken skillet.
Nothing makes me giddier than a dinner date at the best authentic Greek restaurant in town. The food is so fresh and seemingly impossible to recreate that I often wonder if they actually add Windex to their menu items? I haven’t tried it as an ingredient…but you never know what the future holds, especially in my experimental kitchen.
Come to think of it, I never thought I would eat kale chips either. However, ingesting dried leafy greens isn’t exactly a poison hazard, despite what small children may believe. On second thought, I’ll leave the Windex out of this dish. You’re welcome.
Easy Paleo Greek Chicken Skillet
On a sliding scale of difficulty, this easy paleo Greek chicken skillet is a cinch to make. I love how easy it is to prep and throw everything together. In around 30 minutes (gasp, or less!), you have a main dish bursting with flavor. That’s clutch for busy moms, career woman, and wanna-be Greek socialites (like me).
Now, before you get to actually making this easy paleo Greek chicken skillet, some simple prep work will make things far easier. First, I typically pre-chop and refrigerate all the vegetables that morning, or at least a few hours beforehand, and mix all the spices in a small bowl so they are ready to roll when it’s time to cook. Taking a few minutes to do simple prep work beforehand really makes a big difference during the frenzy of dinnertime. You’ll be grabbing your prepped goodies out of the fridge and throwing them in a pan like a pro, dare I say an Emeril-esk Greek kitchen goddess. BAM/OPAH!
This easy paleo Greek chicken skillet is low-carb, paleo, and whole30-compliant. I dig simple ingredients that play off one another and have the ability to revive the standard, healthy (but oh so boring) chicken and veggie dinner. Plus, canned artichokes and olives are inexpensive and easy staples to have on hand. What I love about making this meal a ‘regular’ in our home is the ability to reinvent any leftover ingredients. One of my favorite ways to use any leftovers is to toss them in a bowl of spinach and arugula and add a hardboiled egg or two. And viola: a Greek lunch salad. There is no easier way to stay on track than making a healthy dinner that easily transfers in to the next day’s healthy lunch. It’s a win/win my friends.
Preparation
To start, preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Heat 1 tablespoon of coconut oil in a large oven-proof or cast iron skillet on medium/high. Place your chicken breasts in the skillet and let them begin to cook for roughly 3-4 minutes, or until a nice golden brown sear forms. Flip the chicken and add the sliced bell peppers, cooking an additional 3-4 minutes.
Once both sides of the chicken breasts have been seared and ready for their Greek counterparts, add all the spices, lemon juice, sliced olives, and artichokes. Mix well and transfer your skillet in the oven and bake 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken breasts are fully cooked throughout.
There are a variety of ways you can garnish the dish but I chose crumbled feta cheese. If you are omitting dairy from your diet, try finely diced cucumbers for a cool kick to every warm bite.
Now grab your favorite Aphrodite apron and get started making your new go-to meal. Don’t forget to add the Windex…I kid, I kid!
If one-pot meals are you thing, and if making them in 30 minutes or less makes you happy, you should try whole30 sloppy joe bowls, herby 30 minute chicken and brussels sprouts bake, or turmeric balsamic beef over roasted red peppers.
Time Saver Tip
Dice the peppers and quarter the artichokes the night before or morning of, and store in the refrigerator. Add all the spices together in a small bowl or jar. When it’s time to make this easy paleo Greek chicken skillet, simply grab your prepped ingredients and throw them in to the skillet!
PrintEasy Paleo Greek Chicken Skillet

Dinner in under 30 minutes – this Whole30 easy paleo Greek chicken skillet is an amazing one-pot meal the entire family will love.
- Yield: 2-4 1x
Ingredients
- 3 large chicken breasts or 4 small breasts
- ¾ cup sliced black olives
- 1 can artichoke hearts, drained and quartered
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 2 small bell peppers, sliced
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 2 teaspoons dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon dried onion flakes
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- Optional: crumbled feta
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- Heat coconut oil in a medium oven-proof skillet over medium high heat. Place chicken breasts in the pan and sear on one side, roughly 3-4 minutes (depending on thickness). Flip breasts over and add sliced bell peppers. Cook additional 3-4 minutes
- Add the remaining ingredients and spices. Mix well and transfer skillet to oven. Bake 15-20 minutes or until chicken is thoroughly cooked, reaching an internal temperature of 165 degrees
- Serve immediately and garnish with crumbled feta if desired

Wow, great job! I’m going to try this recipe this week. Look yummy!
Let me know how it turns out!
Chrissa this looks amazingly delicious and so simple to make! I will be adding this to my family’s meal plan this week. Congrats on the website; I will be stopping back often!
Thank you so much Chelsie!
Congrats Chrissa!! I love it already! Can’t wait to try this recipe and your tips for prepping ahead will totally make this doable with the limited time I have in the evening. Can’t wait to see what’s next!!
Thanks Ashley! Let me know what the family thinks!
Looks sooo good! Making it tonight for dinner!
YAY! Makes for great leftovers too!
I’m so proud of you!! This looks so delicious. I have yet to make it, but once I find the artichokes at the store (since I’ve never eaten one in my life), it will be served. Can’t wait to see more!
Thanks Steph! Ha good luck grocery shopping – you will love artichokes!
great recipe. Your photos are fantastic as well. I will definitely be adding this to my recipe review list.
Thank you Heather! I hope you like it!
This looks great! I can’t wait to try it out!
The hubs loved and I loved how easy it was!
This looks great! We eat Paleo during the week, so I’m always looking for new things to cook!
Nice! Ditto – some weekends I cheat because, hey it’s the weekend. Hope you enjoy!
I needed a refreshing chicken recipe. Thanks for sharing!
No problem Lori. Hope you enjoy it as much as we do!
This looks delicious, so healthy and colorful. Can’t wait to try it.
It is colorful, isn’t it?! Makes taking photos easy! Hope you like it.
These Greek flavors so turn me on. I have to Pin this so I can make it this weekend, thanks!
I feel the same way! Thanks for the re-pin and hope you enjoy!
So so so proud of you! Your fun-loving personality, that I love, jumps off the screen already! I am so excited for you and this new adventure! Glad I can be along for the ride and learning from you as we go!!! Love you!
Thank you love! Helps to have supportive friends like you. xoxo
Artichokes = everything.
Agreed. But can I add wine and coffee in there too? Then we have everything…. 😉
I absolutely love the combo of flavors in this recipe – pinning for a meal option later this week!
Awesome! I hope your family loves it as much as mine does! Thanks for stopping by.
I am having a love affair with artichokes right now. I have a recipe in the works right now that involves artichokes, sundried tomatoes and cream cheese. I’ll be giving this recipe a try soon 🙂 Thanks for coming by The Bewitchin’ Kitchen.
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Ooo sundried tomatoes would be an awesome addition! I will have to watch for your yummy Greek dish!
Thanks for dinner, Chrissa! The biggest challenge in eating healthy in this house is not knowing what to make/how to do it! We loved the Greek chicken recipe. My husband says, “It’s definitely on the “repeat” list!”
I’m SO glad you had success making a healthy dinner and the hubby approved! Go you!
Hi Chrissa. I don’t think we’ve met. I’m going to be really embarrassed if we have 🙂 I’m Jill, co-host of the Fit Dish with the wonderful Jessica Joy. Nice to meet you and welcome to the fitfam.
Your recipe looks delicious and I’m guessing even my picky kids would eat it. Score! I have to confess. I would use kalamta olives. I’m slightly obsessed. Have a fantastic day!
Jill – thank you so much for stopping by! I LOVE your site and the Link Party! Can’t wait to keep tuning in. Thanks 🙂
YUM! So delish. I am just like you … whenever I eat Greek food, I think of that movie. Too good!
It’s seriously the best movie isn’t it? Every time I watch I fall back in love!
This look delish! I love artichokes. (and olives, and chicken, and everything else you’ve got going on here!) Love how you added the time saver tip at the end. Anyway I can shave a couple minutes off my meal I’m looking to do it! You’re blog is beautiful and I will definitely be back!
Thanks Karissa! I’m all about saving time any way I can! I appreciate your kind words and stopping by!
Sounds delicious! I’ll have to add this to my list of recipes to try.
Hey Sharon – it’s a keeper! Especially after those tough barre evenings 🙂
Love artichokes! But not olives so much! Looks like a great weeknight dinner to test out 🙂
Oh my gosh I could eat olives for days! That’s ok – you can always substitute 🙂 Thanks for stopping by!
Love this! My favorite post this week at the Best of the Blogosphere Linky party! Come back and link up again this week!
Deb – your words mean to so much to a newbie blogger like myself! Thanks so much. I will definitely be back and thank YOU for coming by and checking out the latest from Physical Kitchness.
Your Greek Chicken Skillet looks fantastic, we will love this recipe. Hope you are having a great day and thanks so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday.
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Miz Helen – love your site and all the great links! Thank you for stopping by Physical Kitchness!
Oh my this looks so yummy! I have such an obsession with all things Greek, so I have to try this out!
Hi Danielle – I hope you enjoy! It’s a great dish and makes great leftovers too 🙂
This sounds delicious. I love the Mediterranean and Greek flavors combo so I’m definitely going to try this dish!
Awesome Katy. Let me know how it turned out for you!
Amy keeps telling I should leave comments and a rating, especially since I’ve made this Greek Chicken recipe three times. Neither Chris or I had ever had artichokes so I thought I’d give it a try, plus it just sounded good. Well we both liked it so much I’ve made it three times so far. The first time I forgot the lemon juice, the second time I added the lemon juice, the third time I left the lemon juice out on purpose but forgot the olives! Just a little different each time. Anyway, this recipe has become a favorite. Thank you. I’m enjoying your recipes. Now the workouts, we’ll see….
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Thanks Rosemary! That daughter of yours knows best! I’m glad you are loving this recipe and Chris approves. Hope I can bring you some other favorites. And hey, if you can run marathons, you can TOTALLY do the workouts!
This looks so yummy! I spent the summer in Greece so I’ve been trying to collect as many Greek recipes as I can. This is definitely being added to my list. Thanks for sharing!
You went to Greece and didn’t even invite me?! UGH. That country is on my bucket list. Where did you go? I bet it was amazing!!
Haha! I love the Emeril reference… BAM! But this is an awesome recipe! It’s really simple, but you use some great ingredients that really amp up the flavor! It would be the perfect recipe for me to take to work for lunch some days. Will be giving this a try!!
Thank you Evi! I’m all about simple recipes that pack a ton of flavor and don’t take hours to create. I hope you love it – I think bringing leftovers for lunch is a great idea. I’m all about the leftovers! #cookonceeattwice
I love Greek flavors. I think I”ll make this next week. Pinning for future ref!
Thanks for the pin love Carol! Enjoy!
Yummy, get in my belly!
OMGOSH I use that line all the time. But I swear my belly really does have a mind of its own!
Love it! Such an easy delish way to serve up some chicken!
Thanks Rebecca. Sometimes lovable, yet dull chicken needs a little flavor booster, right?!
I’m thinking about the old adage “the more colors in your food, the better,” and want to go a little heavier on the bell pepper and use all colors—green, red, yellow and orange! I’m even thinking “let’s make it a little Mexican” by using some freshly-seared and skinned Anaheim chiles (or maybe a sneaky little Harbanero?) in place of the bell pepper.
And seriously, what doesn’t taste great with feta cheese?
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Daaaaaaang girl! Would you like to create a few recipes to post on here? I love your creativity! Good thoughts, I’m going to try the chilies in this next time (my hubby LOVES a ‘lil kick). Thanks Rae!
Loks Delishious!! I’m always looking for new recipes and I’m going to try this one! Thanks.
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Whoo hoo! Thanks Tina. ENJOY! 🙂
I totally agree Chrissa that dinners with simple ingredients, that you can re-use are so good! (especially when you have crazy fun cool busy mom life!)
YES! And leftovers are totally my jam (this momma never wastes food). Thank you Emily!
I’m all about one pan chicken dinners like this!!! Pinning this baby for sure 🙂
Less clean up!! YAY! Thanks so much Rachel!
Love the new photos Chrissa! They look awesome and this meal sounds perfect <3
Thanks girl – a little birdie helped me and I am SO grateful 😉
This looks so delicious! And interesting it’s paleo, I’ve been reading and hearing more about it lately and thinking about trying some paleo recipes!
I hope you love this one! It’s definitely a family favorite in our home!
I made this for dinner tonight and it was so delicious! Rave reviews from hubby too. Thanks!
Yaaaasssss so happy to hear that! Hubby approvals are huge!
Great!! This look Delicious. This is just what I am looking for : Thanks for sharing weeks dinner ideas. I love chicken so much and these amazing recipes
You’re so welcome Vera!