Mediterranean Keto Ground Chicken Skillet with Olives and Feta
Mediterranean Keto Ground Chicken Skillet with Olives and Feta is a vibrant, flavorful dish that transports your taste buds to sun-soaked shores. This easy-to-make recipe combines lean ground chicken, savory olives, and creamy feta cheese, creating a hearty meal perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests. Bursting with color and flavor, this skillet dish will have everyone coming back for seconds.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground chicken
- 1 cup pitted green olives, halved
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ¾ cup crumbled feta cheese
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping garlic, halving cherry tomatoes, and crumbling feta cheese.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Sauté minced garlic for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add ground chicken to the skillet, breaking it apart as it cooks until no longer pink (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in olives and tomatoes along with oregano, salt, and pepper; mix well.
- Sprinkle feta cheese on top during the last minute of cooking; allow it to melt slightly before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: For added nutrition, toss in spinach or bell peppers. Feel free to substitute ground chicken with turkey or beef based on preference. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days.