Wellness Kitchen: Mediterranean Chicken with Roasted Red Peppers & Kalamata Olives

Mediterranean Chicken with Roasted Red Peppers & Kalamata Olives

I was standing in the kitchen the other day doing that quick mental math we all do—how much time do I actually have before we need to be out the door? My daughter had Ninja Warriors, which meant an early dinner, not the usual “we’ll eat when we get back” situation. I had just enough time to throw something together, but not enough time to overthink it.

I opened the fridge and saw chicken, a jar of roasted red peppers, and olives tucked in the back. Not a full plan, but enough to make something work. That’s usually how these meals come together anyway—less planning, more “let’s just make this happen.”

What came out of it was simple, fast, and one of those meals that feels a little more put together than the effort it takes. It’s the kind of dinner you can pull off on a busy night and still feel like you fed yourself well before heading into the next thing.

That’s really the rhythm most of us are working with. Busy schedules, shifting priorities, and no one structuring your meals for you anymore. You’re in charge of that now, and some days it’s easier than others. Having a few go-to meals that don’t take much time or brainpower makes a big difference.

This is one of those.

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Protein: ~30–35g per serving

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Serve it with:

• Rice or quinoa

• Orzo or couscous

• Over a big salad

• Roasted potatoes or veggies

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Substitution option:

If you’re not a fan of olives, you can swap them out for artichoke hearts or even cherry tomatoes for a different flavor but same easy setup.

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This is one of those meals that doesn’t look like much on paper, but it gets the job done. It’s quick, filling, and doesn’t leave you standing in the kitchen longer than you need to be—especially on nights where you’ve got somewhere to be.

We ate, cleaned up fast, and were out the door on time, which honestly felt like a win in itself.

If you make this, I’d be curious what you pair it with or if you tweak anything based on what you’ve got in your fridge. Those small adjustments are usually what turn a simple meal into one you keep coming back to.

Enjoy!