Mediterranean Creamy Chicken with Potatoes, Olives & Spaghetti
Tender chicken simmered in a velvety Mediterranean-style creamy sauce with potatoes, garlic, herbs, and olives—served over perfectly cooked spaghetti. Comforting, flavorful, and surprisingly easy.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30–35 minutes
Total Time: 45–50 minutes
Servings: 3–4
Ingredients
For the Chicken & Sauce
500 g boneless chicken breasts or thighs
2 tbsp olive oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup baby potatoes or diced potatoes
1 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup heavy cream OR Greek yogurt
1/4 cup pitted green or black olives
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp dried thyme
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
Optional: 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
For the Spaghetti
200–250 g spaghetti
1 tbsp olive oil
Pinch of salt
Instructions
1. Cook the spaghetti
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil.
Add spaghetti and cook until al dente (8–10 minutes).
Drain, toss with 1 tbsp olive oil, set aside.
2. Sear the chicken
Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a deep pan over medium heat.
Season chicken with salt, pepper, oregano, and thyme.
Sear for 4–5 minutes per side until slightly golden.
Remove and set aside (it will finish cooking in sauce).
3. Make the creamy Mediterranean sauce
In the same pan, add onion and saute 2 minutes.
Add garlic and potatoes, cook 2–3 minutes.
Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
Add the chicken back into the pan.
Cover and cook for 10–12 minutes until potatoes soften.
Stir in:
cream
olives
lemon juice
Parmesan
Simmer 3–4 minutes until the sauce thickens and becomes creamy.
4. Serve
Plate a portion of spaghetti, spoon the creamy chicken + potatoes + olives on top, and drizzle extra sauce.
Garnish with:
Fresh parsley
Lemon zest
A few extra olives
Tips
Lighter version: Use Greek yogurt instead of heavy cream.
More Mediterranean: Add spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, or roasted peppers.
Extra creamy: Stir 1 tsp cornstarch into the cream before adding.
One-pot option: Skip the spaghetti and add more potatoes to make it fully one-pan.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 560
Protein: 38 g
Carbs: 53 g
Fat: 24 g