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Mediterranean Keto Ground Chicken

Mediterranean Keto Ground Chicken Skillet for Busy Nights

Enjoy a flavorful Mediterranean Keto Ground Chicken dish perfect for busy nights, ready in under 30 minutes!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Skillet
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Can substitute with avocado oil.
  • 1 pound Ground Chicken Can substitute with ground turkey or beef.
  • 1 Onion Any variety of onions can be used.
  • 3 cloves Garlic Fresh preferred but jarred or powdered can work.
  • 1 Bell Pepper Use red, green, or yellow.
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano Italian seasoning can be substituted.
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika Regular paprika can be used if needed.
  • ½ teaspoon Ground Cumin Leave out if not available.
  • to taste Salt Essential for seasoning.
  • to taste Pepper Essential for seasoning.
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes Can substitute with diced canned tomatoes.
  • ½ cup Kalamata Olives Any olives can be replaced as per preference.
  • ½ cup Feta Cheese Goat cheese is an alternative.
  • ¼ cup Fresh Parsley Basil can be a suitable substitute.
  • ½ tablespoon Lemon Juice Fresh is ideal, bottled can be used.

Equipment

  • large skillet

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Mediterranean Keto Ground Chicken
  1. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 pound of ground chicken, breaking it up with a spatula, and cook for about 6-8 minutes until browned and no longer pink.
  2. Stir in 1 chopped onion and 3 minced garlic cloves into the skillet and sauté for 2-3 minutes until the onion is translucent and aromatic, being careful not to burn the garlic.
  3. Add 1 diced bell pepper, 1 teaspoon of dried oregano, 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika, and ½ teaspoon of ground cumin. Season with salt and pepper and cook for 3-4 minutes.
  4. Incorporate 1 cup of halved cherry tomatoes and ½ cup of Kalamata olives, simmering for about 5 minutes until the tomatoes soften and a rich sauce forms.
  5. Sprinkle ½ cup of crumbled feta cheese over the skillet, folding it in, and cover for a couple of minutes to let the feta melt slightly.
  6. Remove from heat and stir in ¼ cup of chopped fresh parsley and the juice of half a lemon. Mix well and let rest for a couple of minutes.
  7. Taste and adjust seasonings with salt, pepper, or lemon juice before serving warm, either alone or alongside a fresh salad.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Watch the garlic to prevent burning, customize with seasonal veggies, and store leftovers for up to 3 days.

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