This one pan chicken artichoke olive skillet is filled with Mediterranean style ingredients for an easy weeknight meal packed with flavor.

I know olives are divisive. Like cilantro, you’re either a lover or hater.

Me?

I was the kid that would stick pitted black ones on each finger and happily eat them off one by one.

I love them all from black to green to kalamata and everything in between.

So, olive haters, sorry, this dish is probably not for you.

But for you lovers out there, the buttery, Mediterranean flavors from these green and kalamata olives combined with artichoke hearts and hearty white beans are what make this one skillet chicken dish so flavorful.

I’ve been all about the sheet pan and one-skillet meals lately.

The less clean up the better and I feel like they both just lend themselves to healthy eating, always a great thing, especially this time of year.

It’s really easy to throw protein, vegetables and healthy carbs on a sheet pan or in a skillet than it is with those more indulgent ingredients like pasta and cheeses so they practically force you to eat well.

I’m down with that approach.

If you’re going to do sheet pan or skillet meals, you need flavor enhancers otherwise they tend to be a bit blah.

The spices in this chicken artichoke olive skillet combined with the secret tangy splash of rice vinegar are what really bring this dish to life.

It’s a tad Middle Eastern, a bit Mediterranean and a whole lot delicious.

Looking for Mexican flavors instead? Try this turkey sweet potato skillet.

The hint of cinnamon is one of my favorite parts.

I feel like cinnamon is a transportive ingredient when used in savory foods.

It immediately takes me elsewhere, which is a great thing right now as NY weather and I are not getting along at the moment.

Each bite of this chicken artichoke skillet does just that.

You could serve this over rice if you wanted but what I love about this recipe is that it’s truly a one-skillet meal.

You’ll feel completely satisfied eating just what’s in the skillet (thanks to those hearty white beans) and nothing more if that’s the route you choose.

No need for sides or more pots and pans to clean up.

Although, a side of rice would definitely stretch it out a little longer in the leftover department.

Maybe not such a bad thing.

Need another recipe idea like this? Try this chicken saag dish which also uses chicken thighs or garlic chicken bites using chicken breasts.

Love this chicken artichoke olive skillet recipe?

Try other skillet recipes like Creamy Skillet Turmeric Chicken with Chickpeas, Buffalo Turkey Cauliflower Skillet, and Spicy Skillet Lamb Ragu.

And for more artichoke recipes, check out Tomato Braised Artichokes with Pistachio Pesto and Crispy Lemon Roasted Baby Artichokes. You can also take a peek at my Guide to Artichokes – it’s a great resource with everything from how to buy and store them to lots of recipes to use them in!