Mediterranean Keto Ground Chicken Skillet with Olives and Feta
If you’re craving a quick and healthy meal that’s bursting with Mediterranean flavors, look no further than this Mediterranean Keto Ground Chicken Skillet with Olives and Feta. This dish is not only simple to prepare but also brings together vibrant ingredients that create an irresistible taste sensation. In just 30 minutes, you can have a delicious, protein-packed dinner on the table that the whole family will love. Perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep, this recipe promises smiles all around as it combines the richness of feta cheese, the briny goodness of olives, and the freshness of seasonal vegetables. Dive into this culinary delight and enjoy a plateful of comfort and nutrition!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- 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 with a spoon.
- Stir in chopped onion and minced garlic; sauté until translucent.
- Add bell pepper, oregano, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Cook until bell pepper softens.
- Mix in cherry tomatoes and olives; cook for about five minutes until tomatoes soften.
- Sprinkle crumbled feta over the mixture; let it melt slightly.
- Remove from heat and stir in fresh parsley and lemon juice for brightness.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of skillet (about 200g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg