Mediterranean Keto Ground Chicken Skillet (Printer-friendly)

Quick one-skillet keto ground chicken with Kalamata olives, cherry tomatoes, and feta

# 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 fresh lemon juice
12 - Salt and black pepper to taste

→ Oil

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 skillet from heat. Stir in fresh lemon juice and chopped parsley.
06 - Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese over the top and serve warm directly from the skillet.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Everything cooks in one skillet, so cleanup is as easy as dinner itself.
  • The briny olives and creamy feta make it taste indulgent while keeping carbs low.
  • It comes together in 30 minutes, perfect for nights when you need real food fast.
  • The lemon juice at the end brightens every bite and keeps it from feeling heavy.
02 -
  • Don't skip breaking up the chicken as it cooks or you'll end up with big clumps instead of a nice crumble.
  • Add the lemon juice off the heat so it stays bright and doesn't turn bitter.
  • If your feta is pre-crumbled, check the label because some brands add starches that aren't keto friendly.
03 -
  • Use a wide skillet so the chicken browns instead of steams, that's where the flavor lives.
  • Taste before adding salt because the olives and feta are already salty.
  • If you want it spicier, add a pinch of red pepper flakes with the oregano.
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