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4. Dutch Oven Mediterranean Chicken Thighs Recipe 1

Dutch Oven Mediterranean Chicken Thighs Recipe

Slow-cooked masterpiece is made with juicy chicken thighs and a variety of fragrant Mediterranean ingredients.
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5 from 1 vote
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Dutch Oven Mediterranean Chicken Thighs Recipe
Servings: 8 Servings
Calories: 409 kcal
4. Dutch Oven Mediterranean Chicken Thighs Recipe 1

Equipment

  • Dutch oven or other oven-safe pot with a lid
  • small mixing bowl
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Garlic press (optional)
  • Oven

Ingredients

  • 8 Bone In Chicken Thighs
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tbsp dried oregano
  • 1 tbsp dried basil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 cup pitted kalamata olives
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 14 oz can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 375°F.
  • In a small mixing bowl, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and black pepper.
  • Arrange the In Chicken Thighs in a Dutch oven or other oven-safe pot with a lid.
  • Pour the olive oil mixture over the chicken, and use your hands to coat each piece evenly.
  • Add the pitted kalamata olives, diced tomatoes, and chicken broth to the pot, spreading them out evenly.
  • Cover the Dutch oven with a lid and bake the chicken in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F.
  • Remove the chicken from the oven and sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese on top of each chicken breast.
  • Return the dish to the oven and bake for an additional 5 minutes or until the cheese has melted.
  • Remove from the oven and sprinkle chopped parsley over the chicken before serving.

Notes

Tips and Tricks

You can use bone-in chicken thighs if you prefer.
Use a garlic press to easily mince garlic cloves.
To save time, you can use pre-minced garlic from the store.
You can add chopped fresh tomatoes or bell peppers to the dish for more vegetables.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 409kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 44g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 137mg | Sodium: 815mg | Potassium: 693mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g
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