Mediterranean Keto Ground Chicken Skillet (Printable Page)

One-skillet Mediterranean keto dish with ground chicken, olives, tomatoes, and feta in just 30 minutes.

# What You 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

# Steps:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
02 - Add minced garlic and ground chicken to the skillet. Cook while 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 for 3-4 minutes until tomatoes begin to soften.
04 - Add baby spinach or arugula and cook just until wilted, approximately 1-2 minutes.
05 - Remove skillet from heat. Stir in lemon juice and chopped parsley. Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese over the top and serve warm directly from the skillet.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Quick and Easy: Ready in just 30 minutes using a single skillet.
  • Keto-Friendly: Only 6g of carbohydrates per serving.
  • Packed with Flavor: Features a delicious mix of briny olives, tangy feta, and aromatic herbs.
  • High Protein: Each serving provides 24g of protein to keep you satisfied.
02 -
  • Enhance Richness: A drizzle of tahini or a dollop of Greek yogurt adds a creamy finish to the dish.
  • Tomato Texture: Cook the cherry tomatoes until they just start to burst for a natural sauce that coats the chicken.
  • Fresh Garnish: Always use fresh parsley and a squeeze of lemon juice at the very end to brighten the flavors.
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