Mediterranean Keto Ground Chicken Skillet with Olives and Feta
A vibrant keto-friendly skillet with ground chicken, olives, feta, fresh veggies, and Mediterranean spices — perfect for a healthy, quick dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 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
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/3 cup pitted Kalamata olives, sliced
- ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Juice of half a lemon
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground chicken and cook 6–8 minutes, breaking apart, until browned.
- Add onion and garlic, sauté 2–3 minutes until translucent.
- Stir in bell pepper, oregano, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Cook 3–4 minutes until bell pepper softens slightly.
- Add cherry tomatoes and olives, cook 5 minutes until tomatoes soften.
- Sprinkle feta over the skillet and allow it to melt slightly.
- Remove from heat, stir in parsley and lemon juice. Adjust seasoning if needed. Serve warm.
Notes
- Pairs well with a fresh green salad.
- Ground turkey or beef can be used instead of chicken.
- Add chili flakes for extra spice.
- Meal prep friendly; store in fridge up to 3 days.
- Add zucchini or spinach for more vegetables.
- Keto-friendly and gluten-free.