Mediterranean Keto Ground Chicken Skillet with Olives and Feta
A vibrant Mediterranean skillet dish with juicy ground chicken, tangy feta, and briny olives, sautéed with fresh veggies and spices. Keto-friendly and gluten-free!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 2–3 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, chopped (red or green)
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp 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 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground chicken and cook 6–8 minutes until browned, breaking apart with a spoon.
- Add chopped onion and garlic, sauté 2–3 minutes until onion is translucent.
- Stir in bell pepper, oregano, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Cook 3–4 minutes until bell pepper softens.
- Add cherry tomatoes and olives, cook 5 minutes until tomatoes soften.
- Sprinkle crumbled feta over the mixture and let it melt slightly.
- Remove from heat, stir in parsley and lemon juice.
- Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve warm.
Notes
- Pairs well with a fresh green salad.
- Chicken can be substituted with ground turkey or beef.
- Add chili flakes for extra spice if desired.
- Can be stored in the fridge up to 3 days for meal prep.
- Add zucchini or spinach for more vegetables and nutrients.