Mediterranean Keto Ground Chicken Skillet with Olives and Feta
A quick and healthy one-skillet dish featuring ground chicken, fresh veggies, olives, and feta, perfect for a keto diet.
Ingredients
Cooking Ingredients
- 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
- to taste Salt and pepper
Finishing Touches
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/3 cup pitted Kalamata olives, sliced
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 Juice of half a lemon
Instructions
Cooking the Chicken
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the ground chicken and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon, about 6-8 minutes.
Adding Vegetables
- Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté until the onion becomes translucent, about 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in the bell pepper, oregano, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Cook for another 3-4 minutes until the bell pepper softens slightly.
Finishing the Dish
- Add the cherry tomatoes and olives to the skillet. Mix well and allow the tomatoes to cook down for about 5 minutes.
- Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese over the mixture and let it melt slightly into the skillet.
- Remove from heat and stir in the fresh parsley and lemon juice.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve warm.
Notes
This dish can be served on its own or with a side salad or steamed vegetables. Great for lunch or as leftovers.