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Mediterranean Keto Ground Chicken Skillet

Mediterranean Keto Ground Chicken Skillet Bursting with Flavor

Mediterranean Keto Ground Chicken Skillet is a quick, flavorful, low-carb dinner that brings together ground chicken, veggies, olives, and feta.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Skillet
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil can be swapped with avocado oil
  • 1 pound ground chicken can substitute with turkey or beef
  • 1 medium onion yellow or white onion works best
  • 2 cloves garlic fresh preferred
  • 1 medium bell pepper can swap for zucchini or omit
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano can be substituted with Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika use regular paprika for milder flavor
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin can be omitted or replaced with coriander
  • to taste salt using kosher salt recommended
  • to taste pepper
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes canned diced tomatoes can be used
  • ½ cup pitted Kalamata olives can substitute with green olives or omit
  • ½ cup feta cheese goat cheese works for different taste
  • a handful fresh parsley can be substituted with basil or omitted
  • ½ tablespoon lemon juice can substitute with red wine vinegar

Equipment

  • large skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat for 1-2 minutes. Add 1 pound of ground chicken, cooking for 6-8 minutes until browned.
  2. Add 1 chopped onion and 2 minced garlic cloves, sauté for 2-3 minutes until translucent and fragrant.
  3. Stir in 1 diced bell pepper, 1 teaspoon of dried oregano, 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika, and 1 teaspoon of ground cumin, seasoning with salt and pepper to taste. Cook for 3-4 minutes.
  4. Mix in 1 cup of halved cherry tomatoes and ½ cup of pitted Kalamata olives, cooking for 5 minutes until tomatoes burst.
  5. Crumble in ½ cup of feta cheese, stirring gently for 2 minutes.
  6. Remove from heat, stir in chopped fresh parsley and ½ tablespoon of lemon juice.
  7. Adjust seasoning to taste and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Perfect for busy weeknight dinners. Pair with a fresh green salad for a complete meal.

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