Description
This Mediterranean Keto Ground Chicken Skillet with Olives and Feta is a quick and flavorful one-pan meal loaded with juicy tomatoes, briny olives, creamy feta, and fragrant herbs. Perfect for low-carb diets or anyone craving a vibrant, satisfying dinner in under 30 minutes!
Ingredients
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1 lb ground chicken
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1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
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½ cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
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¾ cup feta cheese, crumbled
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¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
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1 medium red onion, finely chopped
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tsp dried oregano
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½ tsp dried basil
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¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
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Salt and pepper to taste
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Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped red onion and sauté until translucent, about 3–4 minutes.
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Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
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Add ground chicken and cook, breaking it up with a spatula, until fully cooked and browned, about 5–7 minutes.
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Sprinkle in oregano, basil, red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and pepper. Stir well to coat the chicken.
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Add cherry tomatoes and Kalamata olives. Cook for another 5 minutes, until tomatoes begin to soften.
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Lower heat, sprinkle crumbled feta over the top, cover, and let sit for 2–3 minutes until feta starts to melt.
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Garnish with fresh parsley if desired and serve hot.
Notes
Swap ground chicken for ground turkey if preferred.
For extra richness, drizzle with a little more olive oil before serving.
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Great with cauliflower rice, zucchini noodles, or on its own!
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Main course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 365 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 670 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg