Description
Savor a quick low-carb dinner with ground chicken, olives, and feta in one pan. This keto-friendly meal is ready in 30 minutes, delivering juicy protein and fresh vegetables for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/3 cup pitted Kalamata olives, halved
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add ground chicken, breaking it up with a spoon, and cook until browned and no longer pink, about 7 minutes. Ensure it reaches 165°F internally for safety.
- Stir in diced onion and minced garlic; cook until onion softens, about 3 minutes.
- Add diced bell pepper, oregano, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and black pepper; cook until pepper tenderizes, about 4 minutes.
- Mix in halved cherry tomatoes and olives; cook until tomatoes release juices and soften, about 5 minutes.
- Sprinkle feta over top and stir gently until it softens, 1 minute.
- Remove from heat, stir in parsley and lemon juice, then serve warm.
Notes
- Perfect for keto followers seeking easy skillet dinners.
- This dish blends tender ground chicken with briny olives and tangy feta.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mediterranean