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Mediterranean Keto Ground Chicken Skillet

A quick, one-pan Mediterranean-inspired dish featuring ground chicken, olives, feta, and fresh vegetables that's perfect for busy nights and keto meal plans.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Keto, Mediterranean
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound ground chicken can substitute with ground turkey or beef
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/3 cup pitted Kalamata olives, sliced use full-flavored olives for best taste
  • 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese can adjust to taste
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • Juice of half a lemon
Spices and Seasoning
  • 1 small bell pepper, chopped (red or green)
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • to taste Salt and pepper adjust to preference

Method
 

Cooking
  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add the ground chicken and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon, about 6-8 minutes.
  3. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté until the onion becomes translucent, about 2-3 minutes.
  4. Stir in the bell pepper, oregano, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Cook for another 3-4 minutes until the bell pepper softens slightly.
  5. Add the cherry tomatoes and olives to the skillet. Mix well and allow the tomatoes to cook down for about 5 minutes.
  6. Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese over the mixture and let it melt slightly into the skillet.
  7. Remove from heat and stir in the fresh parsley and lemon juice.
  8. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve warm.

Notes

Serve with sautéed spinach or cauliflower rice for a complete meal. Leftovers reheat well; add a splash of water if they look dry.