Another very simple Trader Joe’s hack coming at cha! You people love one pan meals. And you love every recipe I list that’s from Trader Joe’s. So I put together another easy little weeknight meal for you based on those things. And this one is Greek. OPA!
First things first…the lentils. If you aren’t already buying Trader Joe’s steamed lentils, you need to be. No they didn’t pay me to say that. I’m just telling you because you need to know and you need to start eating them now. Sorry for being bossy, but listen to me. Throw them in a salad. Squeeze a little lemon juice and olive oil on them and enjoy. Or just start making this skillet every night of the week. Lentils are full of fiber and rich in complex carbohydrates. They are also an outstanding source of folate and magnesium.
Second things second, know that this is a hack. That means I made it very easy for you darling humans. That means, yes I could have made certain elements from scratch, but that would take lots of time and made lots more dishes and that’s not what we are going for with this meal. I’ve also found that any time I list too many ingredients, you darling people tend to not make my recipes. We are going for an easy, breezy, beautiful zuessy bowl.
That said, feel free to make this meal any night of the week…Even on Mondays (not even I have the patience for cooking on Mondays). It will take you 20 minutes max. And you will probably have leftovers, which you can eat for lunch the next day. And you can think of me. And what a wonderful, easy, creation I’ve bestowed upon you.
Let’s get started.
Step 1: Chicky chicky bang bang. If you didn’t buy thin chicken cutlets. Cut your chicken breasts in half, and pound them out. Preheat oven to 350.
Step 2: Seasons Greetings. Season your chicken with Cavender’s greek seasoning, juice of 1/2 lemon, and olive oil. If you haven’t bought this yet, season with garlic powder, salt, pepper, dried oregano, and dill. But buy the Cavender’s. It really makes this dish great.
Step 3: Sear. Get out your cast iron skillet. If you’ve read all of my recipes and haven’t bought one yet, buy one. They are very cheap and you can have it for centenuries. Heat cast iron skillet over medium high. Add the chicken and shallots. Allow the chicken to cook 2 minutes then flip. Cook an additional minute on the other side.
Step 4: Mix ‘er up. Add the chopped roasted red pepper, lentils, and olives to your pan.
Step 5: Oven. Transfer skillet to the oven and cook for 10-12 minutes.
Step 6: Toppings. Top skillet with tzatziki sauce, juice of other half of lemon, and crumbled feta cheese. Serve.
Zeus Almighty {One Pan Greek Chicken Skillet}
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds thin cut chicken breast
- 2-3 tablespoons olive oil
- 8 oz Trader Joe's steamed lentils (use about half of the bag)
- 1 shallot, sliced
- 1 lemon
- 1 tsp Cavender's seasoning (you can order this on Amazon)
- 1-2 pieces roasted red pepper chopped (you can find roasted peppers canned at Trader Joe's)
- 2 tablespoons greek olives
- 2 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese
- 3 tablespoons Trader Joe's Tzatziki sauce
Instructions
- If you didn't buy thin chicken cutlets. Cut your chicken breasts in half, and pound them out. Preheat oven to 350.
- Season your chicken with Cavender's greek seasoning, juice of 1/2 lemon, and olive oil. If you haven't bought this yet, season with garlic powder, salt, pepper, dried oregano, and dill. But buy the Cavender's. It really makes this dish great.
- Get out your cast iron skillet. If you've read all of my recipes and haven't bought one yet, buy one. They are very cheap and you can have it for centenuries. Heat cast iron skillet over medium high. Add the chicken and shallots. Allow the chicken to cook 2 minutes then flip. Cook an additional minute on the other side.
- Add the chopped roasted red pepper, lentils, and olives to your pan.
- Transfer skillet to the oven and cook for 10-12 minutes.
- Top skillet with tzatziki sauce and crumbled feta cheese. Serve.