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Mediterranean Keto Ground Chicken Skillet with Olives and Feta

Mediterranean Keto Ground Chicken Skillet: Flavorful & Easy

This Mediterranean Keto Ground Chicken Skillet with Olives and Feta is a quick and easy dinner, packed with protein and healthy fats.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Skillet
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil or avocado oil if desired
  • 1 pound Ground Chicken substitute with ground turkey if preferred
  • 1 Onion diced; yellow or sweet onions work best
  • 3 Garlic minced; adjust to taste
  • 1 Bell Pepper diced; substitute with zucchini or spinach
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano or Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika use regular paprika if unavailable
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin or coriander as substitute
  • Salt & Pepper to taste
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes halved
  • 1/2 cup Kalamata Olives or green olives if preferred
  • 1/2 cup Feta Cheese crumbled; goat cheese can be used
  • 1 Fresh Parsley chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice or lime juice as a substitute

Equipment

  • large skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add 1 pound of ground chicken, breaking it apart as it cooks for about 6 to 8 minutes until golden brown.
  3. Stir in 1 diced onion and 3 minced garlic cloves, sautéing for 2 to 3 minutes.
  4. Incorporate 1 diced bell pepper, 1 teaspoon of dried oregano, 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika, and 1 teaspoon of cumin. Season with salt and pepper.
  5. Add 1 cup of halved cherry tomatoes and 1/2 cup of Kalamata olives, cooking for 5 minutes.
  6. Sprinkle 1/2 cup of crumbled feta cheese over the skillet mixture and let it melt slightly for about 2 minutes.
  7. Remove from heat and stir in a handful of freshly chopped parsley and the juice of half a lemon.
  8. Adjust seasonings to taste and serve warm, ideally over cauliflower rice or with a Greek salad.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 35gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For a low-carb meal, serve with cauliflower rice or Greek salad. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the fridge.

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