Description
This Mediterranean Keto Ground Chicken Skillet is a flavorful and healthy one-pan meal featuring ground chicken cooked with aromatic herbs, spices, bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, Kalamata olives, and crumbled feta cheese. Ready in just 30 minutes, this low-carb, keto-friendly dish is perfect for a quick, nutritious dinner that bursts with Mediterranean flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein and Vegetables
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
Herbs and Spices
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Finishing Ingredients
- 1/3 cup pitted Kalamata olives, sliced
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Juice of half a lemon
Instructions
- Brown the chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground chicken and cook for 6 to 8 minutes, breaking it apart with a spoon, until it is browned and cooked through.
- Sauté onions and garlic: Stir in the finely chopped onion and minced garlic into the skillet. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until the onions become translucent and fragrant.
- Add bell pepper and spices: Mix in the chopped bell pepper, dried oregano, smoked paprika, ground cumin, salt, and pepper. Cook for an additional 3 to 4 minutes to soften the peppers and allow the spices to release their aroma.
- Incorporate tomatoes and olives: Add the halved cherry tomatoes and sliced Kalamata olives to the skillet. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes soften and begin to release their juices.
- Top with feta cheese: Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese evenly over the skillet. Allow it to melt slightly by leaving the skillet on low heat for a minute before removing it from the heat source.
- Finish with parsley and lemon juice: Stir in the chopped fresh parsley and squeeze the juice of half a lemon over the dish. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if necessary.
- Serve: Serve the Mediterranean Keto Ground Chicken Skillet warm on its own or over a bed of cauliflower rice for a complete low-carb meal.
Notes
- This dish can be customized by adding other Mediterranean vegetables like zucchini or spinach.
- For extra flavor, you can sprinkle some red pepper flakes when adding the spices for a mild kick.
- Cauliflower rice is a great low-carb side to serve with this skillet to keep the meal keto-friendly.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Make sure to use fresh lemon juice for the best bright flavor.
