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Mediterranean Chicken and Potato Sauté with Soft Eggs
One-pan Mediterranean chicken and potatoes with soft eggs—simple, tasty, and family-friendly in under 40 minutes.
Why this recipe works
This one-pan dish pairs tender chicken, thin-sliced potatoes, and soft eggs for a comforting Mediterranean-style dinner. It’s ideal for weeknights and serves 4.
- Mediterranean chicken skillet
- one-pan potato chicken
- eggs in skillet recipe
- garlic onion chicken
- easy chicken dinner
- potato hash with eggs
- quick weeknight dinner
- skillet egg breakfast option
Key takeaways
One-pan meal for busy evenings
Balanced plate with protein, starch, and eggs
Adjustable seasoning to taste
Recipe guide
This one-pan dish pairs tender chicken, thin-sliced potatoes, and soft eggs for a comforting Mediterranean-style dinner. It’s ideal for weeknights and serves 4.
A one-pan meal with savory chicken, potatoes, and poached-style eggs.
- One-pan meal for busy evenings
- Balanced plate with protein, starch, and eggs
- Adjustable seasoning to taste
What you’ll need
Ingredients: chicken, potatoes, onion, garlic, eggs, olive oil, salt, pepper. Prep: pat chicken dry, slice potatoes and onion, mince garlic. This serves 4.
Step-by-step directions
1) Sauté chicken in olive oil until golden. 2) Push aside, cook onion and garlic until fragrant. 3) Add potatoes, season, and spread in an even layer. 4) Cover and cook until potatoes are tender and chicken is done. 5) Make wells, crack eggs, cover until whites set and yolks stay soft. 6) Adjust seasoning and rest briefly before serving.
Tips for best results
Use a large skillet to prevent crowding. Slice potatoes thinly for quicker even cooking. Don’t overmix after adding eggs to keep yolks soft.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 2 medium potatoes, thinly sliced (about 12 oz)
- 2 large eggs
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering
- Season chicken with salt and pepper and add to skillet, searing until golden on all sides, about 4–5 minutes
- Push chicken to one side, add onion and garlic to the pan and cook until softened and fragrant, about 2–3 minutes
- Add sliced potatoes, season with salt and pepper, toss to combine and spread in an even layer
- Cover and cook over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are tender and chicken is cooked through, about 12–15 minutes
- Make two small wells in the potato-chicken mixture and crack an egg into each well
- Cover and cook until egg whites are set but yolks remain soft, about 4–6 minutes
- Remove from heat, adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste, and let rest a minute before serving
FAQs
Can I use the same skillet for everything?
Yes, a wide skillet works; avoid overcrowding for even searing.
What if potatoes aren’t tender yet?
Cover and cook a few more minutes, checking tenderness.
Can I swap eggs for a different protein?
Yes, add more chicken or omit eggs; the dish remains flavorful.