Mediterranean Keto Ground Chicken Skillet with Olives and Feta
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean with this quick and healthy Mediterranean Keto Ground Chicken Skillet with Olives and Feta. Perfect for busy weeknights, this one-pan dish combines juicy ground chicken, tangy feta cheese, and briny olives, all sautéed with colorful vegetables and aromatic spices. In just 30 minutes, you can prepare a meal that is not only delicious but also fits seamlessly into your keto lifestyle.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
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 and cook until browned, breaking it apart (about 6-8 minutes).
- Add chopped onion and minced garlic; sauté until onion is translucent (about 2-3 minutes).
- Stir in bell pepper, oregano, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper; cook for another 3-4 minutes.
- Incorporate cherry tomatoes and olives; mix well and cook for about 5 minutes.
- Sprinkle crumbled feta on top; let melt slightly.
- Remove from heat and stir in parsley and lemon juice to finish.
- Serve warm as a satisfying meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg