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Mediterranean Keto Ground Chicken Skillet with Olives and Feta

A quick and flavorful one-pan meal featuring ground chicken, olives, feta cheese, and fresh vegetables, perfect for a healthy keto diet.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil For cooking
  • 1 pound ground chicken Lean protein
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped For flavor
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced For flavor
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved For sweetness and juiciness
  • 1/3 cup pitted Kalamata olives, sliced For a briny taste
  • 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese For creaminess
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped For garnish
  • Juice of half a lemon For brightness
Spices
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano For flavor
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika For depth of flavor
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin For warmth
  • to taste Salt and pepper For seasoning
Vegetable
  • 1 bell pepper chopped (red or green) For sweetness and crunch

Method
 

Preparation
  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 to 8 minutes.
  3. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet and sauté until the onion is translucent, about 2 to 3 minutes.
  4. Stir in the chopped bell pepper, dried oregano, smoked paprika, ground cumin, salt, and pepper. Cook for another 3 to 4 minutes until the bell pepper softens slightly.
  5. Add the cherry tomatoes and sliced Kalamata olives, mixing well. Allow to cook down for about 5 minutes.
  6. Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese over the mixture and let it melt slightly.
  7. Remove from heat and stir in the chopped parsley and lemon juice.
  8. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve warm.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. For freezing, cool completely and store in a freezer-safe container for up to 2 months. Reheat as needed.