Mediterranean Keto Chicken Skillet (Printable)

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

# What You'll 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 fresh lemon juice
12 - Salt and black pepper to taste

→ Oils

13 - 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

# Directions:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until translucent.
02 - Add minced garlic and ground chicken to the skillet. Cook while breaking up the chicken with a spatula until fully browned and cooked through, approximately 6 to 7 minutes.
03 - Stir in cherry tomatoes, Kalamata olives, dried oregano, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Cook for an additional 3 to 4 minutes until tomatoes begin to soften.
04 - Add baby spinach or arugula to the skillet and cook just until wilted, approximately 1 to 2 minutes.
05 - Remove from heat. Stir in fresh lemon juice and chopped parsley to brighten the dish.
06 - Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese over the top and serve warm directly from the skillet.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Everything cooks in one skillet, so cleanup is almost nonexistent and you can eat straight from the pan if no one's watching.
  • The combination of briny olives, tangy feta, and sweet tomatoes creates layers of flavor that make every bite feel intentional and exciting.
  • It's naturally keto and low-carb, but it never tastes like diet food, just real Mediterranean comfort in a bowl.
  • You can have this on the table in thirty minutes flat, making it perfect for those nights when you need something quick but refuse to settle for boring.
02 -
  • Don't skip the lemon juice at the end, it transforms the dish from good to absolutely crave-worthy by balancing the richness and brightening every flavor.
  • If your ground chicken looks dry or crumbly, add a splash of water or chicken broth while it cooks to keep it moist and tender.
  • Taste before you add extra salt, the olives and feta are already pretty salty and it's easy to overdo it if you're not careful.
03 -
  • Use a large skillet with high sides so everything has room to cook evenly without crowding, which helps the chicken brown instead of steam.
  • Crumble your own feta from a block instead of buying pre-crumbled, it tastes creamier, saltier, and has a better texture that melts just right.
  • If you want deeper flavor, let the tomatoes cook a little longer until they start to caramelize and their juices thicken into a light sauce.
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