Skillet Moroccan Chicken with Tomatoes, Peaches, and Feta.
Skillet Moroccan Chicken. Spice rubbed chicken, pan seared, and finished with peaches, tomatoes, and lots of salty feta. Filled with color and flavor, this dish is pretty and delish! It’s also quick, easy, and a great way to use up any peaches and tomatoes you currently have sitting on your counter.
If there’s any week that needs a quick skillet chicken dinner, it’s this week. Man oh man, I know it’s only Wednesday, but like, I really wish it was Friday!
My week started off on not the best foot, but I’m going to be positive and say that it will be ending with both feet firmly moving forward. For some odd reason, I did not sleep at all on Sunday night, and I’m pretty sure that threw my entire Monday off. Normally, I’m the type of person that by the time my head actually hits the pillow, I’m sleeping within five minutes. But something was way off Sunday night and I could not fall asleep. And when I did, I had the most bazaar and uncomfortable dream that left me feeling uneasy all day long.
Normally I love Mondays, but this week is was kind of brutal. I was groggy, and my morning was filled with back to back meetings, followed by a full day in the kitchen. Safe to say I slept well Monday night, and thankfully Tuesday was much better.
Anyway, my point in all this rambling is that this week has been hectic, and it’s weeks like these where I really love and appreciate my skillet dinners.
They really are the best.
With the summer days winding down, my goal is to use all the summer produce I can. My other goal? To think up some more creative ways to incorporate tomatoes and peaches into recipes. I love a good peach crisp and tomato pasta, but it’s also fun to try different things!
Enter this Moroccan chicken that’s a mix of classic Moroccan flavors with fresh summertime flavors…so easy and delicious!
Here are all the details:
Season up that chicken! Traditionally Moroccan chicken uses a lot of spices, but I simplified things just a smidge, and only used my favorites from the mix….hint, hint, lots of smoky paprika, lemon, and ginger.
To keep the chicken from drying out, I like to simmer it in a little white wine OR chicken broth. Wine is my preferred liquid, but broth works just as well!
Now, add some fresh peaches and transfer the skillet to the oven. This will give the peaches a nice char.
Also…I know that peaches might seem out of place, but their sweetness really adds a nice balance to the spiced chicken. It’s that sweet and savory combo that you guys know I love so much!
While the chicken is in the oven, toss together some fresh tomatoes with basil and pistachios.
Grab the chicken from the oven and finish it off with the herby tomatoes and feta cheese. Done and DONE. Again, it’s pretty simple, super colorful, healthy, and so delicious.
Pretty much perfect for any night of the week, and any occasion from Sunday night dinner, to a quick Wednesday meal, to a Saturday night dinner party. Very versatile.
And most important? It’s just really good!
Serve this with steamed rice or couscous and dinner is complete.
If you make this skillet Moroccan chicken, please be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! I love hearing from you guys and always do my best to respond to each and every one of you. And of course, if you do make this recipe, don’t forget to also tag me on Instagram so I can see! Looking through the photos of recipes you all have made is my favorite!
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Skillet Moroccan Chicken with Tomatoes, Peaches, and Feta
Spice rubbed chicken, pan seared, and finished with peaches, tomatoes, and lots of salty feta. Filled with color and flavor, this dish is pretty and delish! It's also quick, easy, and a great way to use up any peaches and tomatoes you currently have sitting on your counter.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless chicken breasts
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- zest and juice of 1 lemon
- kosher salt and pepper
- 1 yellow onion, chopped
- 1 inch fresh ginger, grated
- 3 cloves garlic, minced or grated
- 1 cup dry white wine or low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 peaches, sliced
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves, roughly chopped
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons toasted pistachios, chopped
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
Instructions
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1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
2. Rub the chicken all over with 1 tablespoon olive oil, paprika, and lemon zest, and season generously with salt and pepper.
3. Heat a large oven safe skillet over medium high heat. Add the chicken to the pan and sear on both sides until golden, about 5 minutes per side. Remove from the skillet.
4. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil. When the oil shimmers, add the onion and cook 5 minutes, or until fragrant. Add the ginger and garlic and cook another minute. Reduce the heat to medium low and pour in the chicken broth and lemon juice. Slide the chicken back into the pan. Simmer the chicken for 10-15 minutes until cooked through. Arrange the peaches evenly around the chicken. Transfer the skillet to the oven and roast for 5 minutes or until the peaches are just charred.
5. Meanwhile, combine the tomatoes, basil, balsamic vinegar, and pistachios in a medium bowl.
6. Spoon the tomatoes over the chicken, then top with peaches, feta, and any remaining pan sauce. EAT.
Recipe Notes
Calories based on one serving size
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thanks for sharing
Thank you!
That’s not moroccan food at all
Hey Nadia, I used Moroccan spices and flavors inspired by some of my favorite Moroccan foods. It might not be traditional, but either way it’s delicious. Hope that clears things hope for you. I hope you love this recipe and have a great week! Thanks so much! x Tieghan
I love when you use multicoloured tomatoes – they always liven up a dish and this one is no exception!!
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Thank you Rebecca!
This sounds and looks delicious — and your photos are always so beautiful! This photo is a preview of all the fall reds and yellows coming soon here in Colorado — can’t wait! Love your openness and honesty — they shine through in all that you post!
Awh that is so sweet! Thank you so much Susie!
This looks delish! If the groery is out of peaches, would you recommend red plums or nectarines?
Either plums or nectarines will be amazing! Please let me know if you have any other questions. I hope you love this recipe. Thanks so much! x Tieghan
As always with your dishes… I think about a photo when I’m looking at my empty plate! Smells so good we usually can’t wait to dig in, we also know it’s going to be delicious, I’ve made many of your recipes. Thanks for this one, it’s going in the book to be repeated and I need to thank you for the bail out today with this recipe as I was a little lost about what to do for dinner.
That means you enjoyed it! So its a good thing! Thank you so much Susan!
SO excited about this dish…anything with feta I’m bound to love, and I can’t wait to try the combination of peaches and tomatoes! 🙂
I hope you love it! Thank you Brittany!
I made this recipe tonight and it’s delicious! The combination of sweet peaches, chicken, salty feta and the basil, tomato and balsamic were divine. I’m putting this on the menu again next week.
I am so happy to hear that! Thank you Julia!
Looks amazing! I like how you take a component of say Moroccan food (like, keep the spices you enjoy the most) and make it into something different. And oh, feta cheese really can be used for anything.
I was skeptical at first but we tried it and loved it! Even my 6-yr old twins gobbled it up! Thanks for the recipe!
Wow that is amazing! Thank you!
I made this last night and it was delicious! Thank you for the recipe.
I am so glad you enjoyed it! Thank you!
Hi! Can you clarify #6 “Spoon the sauce over the chicken” please?
Would that be the balsamic vinegar, tomato, basil, pistachio mixture, or the sauce from the chicken broth from earlier in the recipe?
Hey Sara! I just mean the sauce left in the pan that the chicken is sitting in. Does that make sense? Please let me know if you have any other questions. I hope you love this recipe. Thanks so much! xTieghan
I love Feta cheese but unfortunately the rest of
My family does not. Anything I can easily replace it with? Can’t wait to try this!
HI! You could use goat cheese or fresh mozzarella balls (the tiny ones or torn mozzarella…or burrata!). Please let me know if you have any other questions. I hope you love this recipe. Thanks so much! xTieghan
Made this last night for company. Simply delicious and a big hit. Thanks
Thank you so much Lyn!
This was so amazing. The combination of flavors was so great–definitely tasted like summer. I only had one peach, but we had a pluot on hand, and it was even better than the peach! What a great dish to use some of summer’s best produce.
That is so great! Thank you Christina!
Hi Tieghan, this looks amazing ! When you say 2 cups tomatoes halved, should I measure them before of after cutting them in half ? I’m not certain this changes anything Ahha but I can’t help wondering ? thank you so much !
Isadora
HI! Measure out the tomatoes before cutting. Don’t stress, it does not need to be exact though. Please let me know if you have any other questions. I hope you love this recipe. Thanks so much! xTieghan
“Oh my, this dinner smells like Italy!”
This is what my boyfriend said as I was cooking and as we started eating we both kept commenting with pleasure grunts ???
It’s getting cold in Ireland right now and this just brought me back to summer days with my family in Italy.
So. Darn. Good.
That is so amazing to hear! Thank you so much Anna!
My husband made this for dinner tonight. It was delicious! And he used basil and cherry tomatoes from our garden which made it all the better! The feta was a great touch, I can’t wait to have the leftovers for lunch tomorrow.
I just love all your recipes – I’m so happy a friend clued me in to your website! Looking forward to trying something else!
Thank you so much Bridget! I am so glad you loved this recipe!!
Wow, looks yummy and healthy. Keep it on. We try your recipes at home.
I did few recipes pls check and comment.
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Thank you so much Raj!
I just made this and it was SO GOOD!!!!!!!!!!! One of the better things I’ve made in some time. The flavors came together SO well. I had to keep the pan in the oven a little longer and eventually put it under the broiler to get the peaches to get that char. Next time I will sear my chicken longer so it looks as crispy as yours. Thank you, you are so talented and I love your site!
I am so happy to hear that Nina! Thank you!
Such a delicious skillet dinner idea! Love the Moroccan flavors paired with those pretty peaches!
Thank you Laura!
I just made this recipe and followed your directions exactly. It was fantastic! So flavorful and nourishing. The pistachios are a must! I really enjoyed this.
Thank you so much Amanda!
What a beautiful dish, i plan to make it tonight. Is the chicken with skin or without skin?
I like to use skinless chicken breast, but skin on works if you prefer chicken with skin. Please let me know if you have any other questions. I hope you love this recipe. Thanks so much! xTieghan
So delish!
Thank you Lara!
You called it moroccan, somebody said it reminds them of Italy, well I think it could be a greek recipe! Not just because of the feta, but the chicken with lemon and tomatoes, the pistacchio… I guess it’s a mediterranean recipe…
My mother and I really loved this recipe, it was surprising yet familiar and smells so good! Thank you!
Thank you so much! I am so glad you and your mother loved this recipe Sophie!
This was really good. I had a little too much liquid but I think it’s because I simmered it covered.
Thank you Kate!
I can’t wait to try this tonight! I have loved so many of your other recipes (especially the skillet chicken ones – yum!) To clarify – the basil, tomatoes, balsamic and tomatoes are added at the end, and are not cooked?
Hi there! Yes, the basil, tomatoes, balsamic and tomatoes are added at the end. Please let me know if you have any other questions. I hope you love this recipe. Thanks so much! xTieghan
This was so tasty! I made this for my husband and brother and sister in law, who were skeptical about the peaches involved in a savory dish like this. They all loved it! I will say that I had to leave the dish in the oven quite a bit longer than suggested, and even ended up broiling it, to get some browning on the peaches like your photo. Great flavor combinations. I can’t wait to cook more of your dishes!
Thank you so much Kelsie! I hope you love other recipes you try as well!
This. Was. Delicious! Thank you for sharing!
Thanks so much Meredith!
Tieghan, I made this tonight and had your sweet potato gnocchi as a side. Heaven!
I love that! And I am so glad you enjoyed this Marpy! Thank you!
Whipped this dish up last night and the whole family loved it!
Thank you Kaley!
I’ve made this last night, a bit differently (I’m a bit too late for peaches it seems)… and what a success! I used chicken thighs as they needed using up, plums instead of peaches, and ras el hanout instead of paprika (my favourite space) and it turned out beautiful. The feta compliments the sweetness of the fruit, and while I wasn’t too sure about tthe balsmic/tomato addition… it was delicious! It also got the seal of approval from the other half which isn’t necessarily easy to achieve! It’s making it into my recipe book! Thank you!!! Can’t wait to try it againt with peaches
Thank you so much Andreanne!
I made this when you posted it and it was the perfect end of summer meal. I added arugula as a little side salad and it was all super yum. Thanks!
I am so happy you enjoyed this! Thank you!
This looks amazing. I am a little confused. What do you do with the tomatoes, and stuff in step 5. Do you add this mixture to the pot just before serving?
Hi Judy! The tomatoes are added after the chicken is cooked right to the pan just before serving! Please let me know if you have any other questions. I hope you love this recipe! Thank you! xTieghan
I just made this! It’s absolutely delicious. I couldn’t find peaches so I used plums and they worked fabulously.
So amazing! I am so glad you liked this Rachel! Thank you! xTieghan
I really wanted to like this recipe, it’s so pretty! As I’ve found in the past, if I’m really questioning whether certain ingredients go together, it’s best to walk away. I followed the directions to a tee, yet we found the sauce very bitter/sour, and the flavor profile under developed . The tomato salad needed something more than just balsamic vinegar to make it yummy, too. I’m sorry for the negative review. It doesn’t seem like recipes I find on Pinterest ever get any so I was hesitant, but I know I’d appreciate reading all opinions.
Hi Laura! I am sorry this did not turn out well for you! I hope you continue to love other recipes on my site! Thank you for leaving a comment! xTieghan
Definitely a repeat! My husband really loved it. I liked it. The timing really depends on the size of the chicken breast so use it only as a rough guideline. Try and use chicken beasts that are the same size! The flavours were delicious and the process very easy! Thanks for another great recipe!
Thank you so much Ann! xTieghan
My husband and I made this tonight! We loved it! We would never have thought of using all the peaches from our tree and all the tomatoes from our garden and the basil together! It worked and was so good We did however put the tomatoes and basil in the oven for a short time to cook and sprinkled the pistachios on when we served! We will be making and enjoying again! Thank you for inspiring us!
I follow you on FB and love your recipes, your words and your photos!
Claudia
That is so amazing that you were able to use fresh fruit and herbs from your garden! I love that! Also, so glad you loved this recipe, Claudia! Thank you for trying it! xTieghan
Easy to make & absolutely delicious! I will definitely make this again!!!
Thank you so much Barb! xTieghan
I just came home with all the ingredients for this stunning looking dish. Cannot wait to make it for tonight’s dinner. I know we will love it. Will get back to you this week about it.
I hope you love it!! Thank you Shelley! xTieghan
Made this with fresh basil and peaches from the garden, added spring onion, mushrooms and broccoli to the chicken, and capsicum to the tomato mix. YUM!! Great combo of textures and flavours… my daughter was greatly betrayed by the mushrooms and wasn’t keen on the cooked peaches though, sadly 🙁
Hi Qudsia! First off, what a pretty name!! I am really glad you enjoyed this one and had fresh ingredients! The best! Thank you for trying it! xTieghan
Sooo good! I did half white wine & half chicken broth cause why not? The chicken was perfectly cooked and super moist & flavorful! I didn’t have pistachios so I added chopped up roasted almonds and it was delicious, added a nice texture, served with roasted garlic couscous. Thanks for the recipe!
Love that!! I am really glad this turned out so well for you, Nicole!! xTieghan
Oh my goodness was this amazing!!! Thank you so much – this was a perfect summer meal!
Thank you so much Kati! xTieghan
This was my third recipe if yours that I have made. It was delicious just like the cinnamon sugar peach skillet cake and the chicken wrapped prosciutto skillet dish was. Thank you!
Thank you so much Laura! xTieghan
If I want to make this now in the winter, what would you suggest to replace the peaches? Thanks!!
Hey Jennifer,
Apples or pears would work well here. I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
Hi! I don’t know if you’ll see this but I just stumbled across this recipe and was wondering if using canned/ drained peaches was an okay alternative? I don’t know if I can get my hands on a peach this time of year where I live! This recipe looks amazing!
Hey Sam,
Yes, I think those would be totally fine to use! I hope you love the recipe, let me know how it turns out! xTieghan
Instant pot cooking instructions?? 🙂
Hey Kara,
Sorry I have not tested this recipe in the instant pot, please let me know how the recipe turns out! xTieghan
WOW! this is the best new recipe I’ve tried in a long time! the flavors meld together gorgeously, the chicken has so much flavor, and that reduced sauce of onions and spices is to die for! I can’t wait to make this for guests. Thank you!
Hey Laura,
Thanks a bunch for making this recipe, I am so glad it was enjoyed! xTieghan