Mediterranean Keto Skillet Chicken Olives Feta (Printable Version)
Vibrant one-pan dish with ground chicken, olives, and feta. Ready in 30 minutes.
# What You'll Need:
→ Protein
01 - 1 lb ground chicken
→ Vegetables
02 - 1 medium red onion, diced
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
05 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
06 - 2 cups baby spinach
→ Flavorings & Spices
07 - 1 tsp dried oregano
08 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
09 - 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
10 - Salt and black pepper, to taste
→ Toppings & Garnishes
11 - 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
12 - 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
13 - 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
14 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
# How to Make It:
01 - Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
02 - Add the diced onion and sauté for 2–3 minutes until softened.
03 - Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds, until fragrant.
04 - Add the ground chicken, breaking it up with a spatula. Cook for 5–6 minutes until browned and cooked through.
05 - Mix in the red bell pepper and cherry tomatoes. Cook for 3–4 minutes until vegetables begin to soften.
06 - Sprinkle in the oregano, smoked paprika, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.
07 - Add the baby spinach, stirring until wilted, about 1–2 minutes.
08 - Scatter the olives and feta over the skillet. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for another 2 minutes to warm the cheese and meld flavors.
09 - Remove from heat. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired. Serve hot.
# Expert Insights:
01 -
- Everything cooks in one pan so cleanup is practically nonexistent
- The combination of salty feta and briny olives creates layers of flavor without needing heavy sauces
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- Dumping all the toppings too early makes the feta disappear into the dish instead of staying in distinct creamy bites
- Ground chicken releases a lot of liquid as it cooks, so do not be tempted to add more oil
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- Letting the skillet rest covered for those final two minutes is the secret to melty feta that does not fully disappear
- Reserve a little feta to sprinkle fresh at the end, giving you both melted and creamy textures in every bite