Description
A delicious, healthy, and keto-friendly skillet meal featuring ground chicken, olives, and feta cheese, rich in Mediterranean flavors.
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, breaking it apart as it cooks for 6-8 minutes until brown.
- Incorporate chopped onion and minced garlic; sauté for 2-3 minutes until onion is translucent.
- Stir in chopped bell pepper, oregano, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper, cooking for another 3-4 minutes.
- Add cherry tomatoes and Kalamata olives; mix well and cook for 5 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Sprinkle feta cheese over the dish, allowing it to melt slightly.
- Remove from heat, stir in parsley and lemon juice for brightness.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Serve warm, either by itself, over greens, or with keto bread or cauliflower rice.
Notes
Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor and avoid overcooking the chicken.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: keto, Mediterranean, ground chicken, healthy dinner, low carb