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A colorful ground chicken skillet with cherry tomatoes, olives, spinach, and crumbled feta cheese.
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High Protein Mediterranean Keto Ground Chicken Skillet

Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 360kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 lb (450g) lean ground chicken
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 medium red onion, finely diced
  • 3 cloves garlic , minced
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
  • 2 cups fresh baby spinach
  • 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 1/4 tsp cracked black pepper

Instructions

  • Heat the extra virgin olive oil in a large non-stick or cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  • Add the ground chicken to the skillet. Cook for 5-7 minutes, breaking the meat into small crumbles with a spatula, until fully browned and no pink remains.
  • Introduce the diced red onion and chopped bell pepper to the skillet. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until the vegetables reach a tender-crisp texture.
  • Add the minced garlic, dried oregano, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir constantly for 60 seconds to toast the spices without burning the garlic.
  • Incorporate the halved cherry tomatoes and sliced Kalamata olives. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the tomatoes just begin to soften and release their juices.
  • Fold in the fresh baby spinach. Stir for 1 minute or until the leaves are completely wilted into the mixture.
  • Remove the skillet from heat. Drizzle with fresh lemon juice and stir to emulsify the pan juices.
  • Garnish with crumbled feta cheese and chopped fresh parsley. Serve immediately.