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Joe Rooney

Mediterranean Keto Ground Chicken Skillet Recipe Easy and Delicious

Enjoy a vibrant and healthy Mediterranean Keto Ground Chicken Skillet that's loaded with flavorful ground chicken, tangy feta, and salty Kalamata olives. This easy-to-make dinner is bursting with fresh veggies and aromatic spices, perfect for a beginner-friendly keto meal.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 350

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
  • 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

Method
 

  1. Warm the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and crumble in the ground chicken, cooking until it's nicely browned, about 6 to 8 minutes.
  2. Add the onion and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion softens and turns translucent, roughly 2 to 3 minutes.
  3. Mix in the chopped bell pepper, oregano, smoked paprika, cumin, and season with salt and pepper; cook for 3 to 4 minutes until the pepper begins to tender.
  4. Stir in the cherry tomatoes and sliced Kalamata olives, letting everything simmer so the tomatoes soften, about 5 minutes.
  5. Scatter the crumbled feta on top and allow it to warm and meld into the mixture.
  6. Take the skillet off the heat and fold in the chopped parsley and fresh lemon juice.
  7. Give everything a taste and adjust seasonings if needed before serving warm.

Notes

  • Pairs wonderfully with a crisp green salad. Ground turkey or beef can be swapped in place of chicken. Add chili flakes if you want some heat. This meal stores well in the fridge up to 3 days and is great for meal prepping. For extra nutrients, feel free to add zucchini or spinach. This dish is keto-friendly and gluten-free.