Description
Mediterranean Keto Ground Chicken Skillet with Olives and Feta is a vibrant, healthy dish that brings the flavors of the Mediterranean right to your dinner table. This quick and easy recipe features succulent ground chicken sautéed with fresh vegetables, tangy Kalamata olives, and creamy feta cheese. Perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep, this one-pan wonder can be served over cauliflower rice or enjoyed in lettuce wraps for a low-carb option. With its rich flavors and nutritious ingredients, this savory skillet meal is sure to delight your family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, chopped (red or green)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/3 cup pitted Kalamata olives, sliced
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Juice of half a lemon
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add ground chicken; cook until browned (6-8 minutes), breaking apart with a spoon.
- Stir in chopped onion and minced garlic; sauté until translucent (2-3 minutes).
- Add bell pepper, oregano, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper; cook until softened (3-4 minutes).
- Incorporate cherry tomatoes and olives; mix well and cook down for about 5 minutes.
- Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese over the mixture; let it melt slightly.
- Remove from heat; stir in fresh parsley and lemon juice. Adjust seasoning if needed before serving warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 335
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg