Description
The Mediterranean Keto Ground Chicken Skillet is a quick, one-pan low-carb meal filled with ground chicken, vibrant veggies, briny olives, and creamy feta. It’s a flavorful and satisfying dinner that’s perfect for keto or low-carb lifestyles.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1 cup bell peppers (red, yellow, or green), chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/3 cup Kalamata olives, sliced
- 2 cups fresh spinach or kale
- 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, sauté until fragrant and softened (about 3–4 minutes).
- Add ground chicken and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spatula.
- Stir in chopped bell peppers and cook for 3–4 minutes until slightly softened.
- Add cherry tomatoes, olives, and spinach or kale. Cook until the greens are wilted and tomatoes are tender, about 3–5 minutes.
- Season with oregano, salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Stir to combine well.
- Sprinkle crumbled feta on top and let it melt slightly. Garnish with parsley if using.
- Serve hot and enjoy.
Notes
- Swap ground chicken with turkey or beef if preferred.
- Add zucchini or mushrooms for extra veggies.
- For dairy-free, omit feta or use plant-based cheese.
- Serve over cauliflower rice for a heartier meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
