Mediterranean Keto Ground Chicken Skillet (Printable)

Quick one-skillet Mediterranean keto meal 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 or arugula
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

# How to Make It:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until translucent.
02 - Add minced garlic and ground chicken to the skillet. Cook, breaking up the chicken with a spatula, until browned and cooked through, approximately 6 to 7 minutes.
03 - Stir in cherry tomatoes, Kalamata olives, dried oregano, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes until tomatoes begin to soften.
04 - Add baby spinach or arugula to the skillet and cook just until wilted, approximately 1 to 2 minutes.
05 - Remove the 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 Suggestions:

01 -
  • Everything cooks in one skillet, so cleanup is fast and youre not left with a mountain of dishes.
  • The combination of briny olives, sweet tomatoes, and tangy feta makes every bite feel like a mini vacation.
  • Its naturally keto and low-carb, but tastes rich and indulgent without any guilt.
  • You can have dinner on the table in 30 minutes, even on your busiest nights.
02 -
  • Dont overcook the spinach or it will turn mushy and lose its vibrant color, just a quick toss is enough.
  • Add the lemon juice off the heat so it stays bright and fresh instead of cooking out.
  • Use pitted Kalamata olives to save time, but if you buy them with pits, the flavor is often richer.
03 -
  • Let the chicken get a little golden and crispy in spots before stirring, it adds so much flavor to the dish.
  • Taste before adding salt, the olives and feta are already quite salty and you might not need much.
  • Use a large skillet so everything cooks evenly and you have room to toss the ingredients without crowding.
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