Mediterranean Keto Ground Chicken Skillet (Printable)

Quick one-skillet Mediterranean keto dish with ground chicken, olives, tomatoes, and feta. Ready in 30 minutes.

# What You'll Need:

→ Protein & Dairy

01 - 1 pound ground chicken
02 - 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

→ Vegetables

03 - 1 small yellow onion, diced
04 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
06 - 1 cup baby spinach
07 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

→ Olives & Seasonings

08 - 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
09 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
10 - 1/2 teaspoon paprika
11 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
12 - Salt and black pepper to taste

→ Oils

13 - 2 tablespoons olive oil

# Directions:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook 3-4 minutes until translucent.
02 - Add minced garlic and ground chicken. Cook, breaking up the chicken with a spatula, until browned and cooked through, approximately 6-7 minutes.
03 - Stir in cherry tomatoes, Kalamata olives, dried oregano, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Cook 3-4 minutes until tomatoes begin to soften.
04 - Add baby spinach and cook just until wilted, approximately 1-2 minutes.
05 - Remove skillet from heat. Stir in lemon juice and chopped parsley.
06 - Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese over the top. Serve warm directly from the skillet.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Everything cooks in one skillet, so cleanup is as easy as the cooking.
  • The briny olives and tangy feta make every bite feel bold and satisfying without any heavy carbs.
  • You can have this on the table in half an hour, even on your most chaotic evenings.
  • It tastes like youve traveled to the Mediterranean, but youre just standing at your stove in pajamas.
02 -
  • Don't skip the lemon juice at the end, it transforms the dish from good to unforgettable.
  • If your ground chicken starts to stick, your heat is too high, lower it and add a splash of water to loosen things up.
  • Use block feta and crumble it yourself, pre-crumbled feta is coated in anti-caking agents that keep it from melting properly.
03 -
  • Use a cast iron skillet if you have one, it holds heat beautifully and gives the chicken a better sear.
  • Taste before you add salt, the olives and feta are already salty and you might not need any extra.
  • If you love lemon, add a few thin slices to the skillet while it cooks for even more brightness.
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