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Mediterranean Chicken & Potatoes with Soft Eggs: One-Pan Comfort
One-pan Mediterranean chicken with potatoes and soft eggs—easy weeknight dinner that's flavorful and comforting.
Why this recipe works
This skillet-based Mediterranean chicken with potatoes finishes with soft eggs tucked into wells for a comforting finish. Ideal for weeknights, feeding 4, and adaptable to pantry staples.
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Key takeaways
One-pan dinner with meat, starch, and eggs.
Balanced flavors from garlic, onion, and olive oil.
Adjustable for substitutions and dietary needs.
Recipe guide
This skillet-based Mediterranean chicken with potatoes finishes with soft eggs tucked into wells for a comforting finish. Ideal for weeknights, feeding 4, and adaptable to pantry staples.
A simple skillet meal that layers flavors and folds in soft eggs at the end.
- One-pan dinner with meat, starch, and eggs.
- Balanced flavors from garlic, onion, and olive oil.
- Adjustable for substitutions and dietary needs.
Ingredients overview
Notes: duplicate lines in the list are redundant; use 1 set of each item. You need 1 lb chicken (cut), 3 garlic cloves, 1 medium onion, 2 potatoes, 2 large eggs, olive oil, salt, pepper.
Step-by-step method
1) Heat oil and sear seasoned chicken until golden, 4–5 min. 2) Push aside, sauté onion and garlic 2–3 min. 3) Add potatoes, season, stir to coat, layer, cover and cook 12–15 min until tender and chicken done. 4) Create two wells, crack eggs, cover and cook 4–6 min until whites set, yolks soft. 5) Rest 1 min, adjust seasoning.
Serving tips
Serve straight from skillet. Optional: drizzle of lemon juice or herbs like parsley for color. Ideal with a green side or crusty bread.
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 different vegetables instead of potatoes?
Yes—try zucchini or bell peppers, adjust cook time to keep tender-crisp texture.
How do I tell when the chicken is done?
Inner temp should reach 165°F (74°C) and juices run clear.
Can I skip the eggs if I don’t want them?
Yes, cook longer until potatoes are tender and serve chicken and potatoes as a main.