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Mediterranean Keto Ground Chicken Skillet with Olives and Feta

Mediterranean Keto Ground Chicken Skillet with Olives & Feta Delight

This Mediterranean Keto Ground Chicken Skillet with Olives and Feta is a flavorful, quick meal perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Skillet
  • 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil Use for flavor
  • 1 pound Ground Chicken Can substitute with turkey or beef
  • 1 medium Onion Finely chopped yellow or red onions
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 medium Bell Pepper Any color, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano Fresh can be used too (1 tablespoon)
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika Sub regular paprika if unavailable
  • 0.5 teaspoon Ground Cumin Optional
  • to taste Salt For seasoning
  • to taste Pepper For seasoning
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes Halved, or substitute with diced regular tomatoes
  • 0.5 cup Kalamata Olives Pitted and sliced
  • 0.5 cup Feta Cheese Crumbled; goat cheese can be an alternative
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley Chopped, or substitute with basil or cilantro
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice Can substitute with lime juice

Equipment

  • skillet

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil over medium heat. Add 1 pound of ground chicken, breaking it apart. Cook for about 6-8 minutes until browned.
  2. Add 1 finely chopped onion and 3 cloves of minced garlic. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until translucent and fragrant.
  3. Stir in 1 chopped bell pepper, 1 teaspoon of dried oregano, 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika, ½ teaspoon of ground cumin, along with salt and pepper to taste. Cook for 3-4 minutes until softened.
  4. Mix in 1 cup of halved cherry tomatoes and ½ cup of pitted sliced Kalamata olives. Cook for an additional 5 minutes until tomatoes are soft.
  5. Sprinkle ½ cup of crumbled feta cheese over the top and let it melt slightly as you remove from heat.
  6. Stir in 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh parsley and the juice of 1 lemon. Taste for seasoning and adjust if needed.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Watch the garlic to prevent burning. It's essential for flavor. Ensure the ground chicken is broken into small pieces for even cooking.

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