Mediterranean Keto Ground Chicken Skillet with Olives and Feta
Mediterranean Keto Ground Chicken Skillet with Olives and Feta is a vibrant and healthy dish that brings the flavors of the Mediterranean right to your table. This quick dinner features juicy ground chicken sautéed with fresh vegetables, tangy feta, and briny Kalamata olives, making it a delicious low-carb option for your weeknight meals. Perfect for those on a keto diet, this skillet meal is packed with flavor and nutrients, all in under 30 minutes.
- 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; cook until browned (about 6-8 minutes), breaking it apart as it cooks.
- Stir in chopped onion and minced garlic; sauté until translucent (2-3 minutes).
- Add bell pepper, oregano, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper; cook for another 3-4 minutes until the bell pepper softens.
- Mix in cherry tomatoes and olives; cook for about 5 minutes until tomatoes soften.
- Top with crumbled feta cheese and let melt slightly.
- Remove from heat; mix in fresh parsley and lemon juice.
- Adjust seasoning if necessary and serve warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1.5 cups (300g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg