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Mediterranean Chicken & Potato Skillet with Soft Eggs
One-pan Mediterranean chicken with potatoes and soft eggs—simple, flavorful, and meal-prep friendly.
Why this recipe works
This recipe blends lean chicken, potatoes, and soft-cooked eggs in a single skillet. It’s ideal for weeknights, meal-prep, or a comforting weekend meal for 2–4.
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Key takeaways
One-pan dish minimizes cleanup.
Eggs finish the dish with silky yolks.
Balanced protein, starch, and veg in under 40 minutes.
Recipe guide
This recipe blends lean chicken, potatoes, and soft-cooked eggs in a single skillet. It’s ideal for weeknights, meal-prep, or a comforting weekend meal for 2–4.
A one-pan supper that’s cozy, quick, and restaurant-worthy.
- One-pan dish minimizes cleanup.
- Eggs finish the dish with silky yolks.
- Balanced protein, starch, and veg in under 40 minutes.
What you’ll need
Gather chicken, olive oil, garlic, onion, potatoes, eggs, salt, and pepper. Use a wide skillet for even searing.
How to cook
Sear chicken, stir in onion and garlic, add potatoes in a single layer, simmer until tender, create wells, crack eggs, cover till whites set and yolks stay soft.
Serving tips
Rest briefly, season to taste, pair with a green salad or crusty bread for dipping.
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 substitute chicken thighs for breasts?
Yes, use boneless thighs; adjust cooking time to ensure they’re cooked through.
Can I make this dairy-free?
All ingredients are dairy-free; skip any butter if used in variation.
How do I store leftovers?
Keep refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 2 days; reheat gently.