Description
Discover the Mediterranean Keto Ground Chicken Skillet with Olives and Feta, a vibrant dish that captures the essence of Mediterranean cuisine in a quick, healthy meal. This one-pan wonder features juicy ground chicken combined with tangy feta, briny olives, and fresh vegetables, all harmonized with aromatic spices. Perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep, this flavorful skillet is not only low-carb but also bursting with nutrition, making it an ideal choice for those seeking a satisfying dinner that’s both delicious and wholesome.
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 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
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add 1 pound of ground chicken and cook for 6-8 minutes until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon.
- Stir in 1 finely chopped onion and 2 minced garlic cloves; sauté for 2-3 minutes until the onion is translucent.
- Add 1 chopped bell pepper, along with 1 teaspoon each of dried oregano and smoked paprika, and 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; cook for an additional 3-4 minutes.
- Mix in 1 cup of halved cherry tomatoes and 1/3 cup sliced Kalamata olives; allow to cook for about 5 minutes until the tomatoes soften.
- Sprinkle in 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese and let it melt slightly before removing from heat.
- Finish by stirring in 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh parsley and the juice of half a lemon.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 570mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg