Mediterranean Keto Skillet Chicken Olives (Print Version)

Savory ground chicken with olives, feta, and Mediterranean vegetables in one pan

# What You Need:

→ Protein

01 - 1 pound 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 teaspoon dried oregano
08 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
09 - 1/4 teaspoon 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 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
14 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

# How to Make It:

01 - Warm olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
02 - Add diced red onion to the hot pan and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until softened and translucent.
03 - Stir in minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
04 - Add ground chicken to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spatula. Cook for 5 to 6 minutes until thoroughly browned and cooked through.
05 - Mix in red bell pepper and halved cherry tomatoes. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes until vegetables begin to soften.
06 - Sprinkle in dried oregano, smoked paprika, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Stir thoroughly to distribute spices evenly.
07 - Add baby spinach and stir constantly for 1 to 2 minutes until leaves are completely wilted.
08 - Scatter Kalamata olives and crumbled feta cheese over the surface. Reduce heat to low, cover the skillet, and cook for 2 additional minutes to warm the cheese and blend flavors.
09 - Remove from heat immediately. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired and serve while hot.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • Everything happens in one pan, so you spend less time cleaning and more time eating
  • The flavors hit that perfect spot between comfort food and something light enough for any night of the week
02 -
  • Ground chicken can release a lot of liquid as it cooks, so do not panic if your skillet looks watery at first
  • The skillet continues cooking even after you remove it from heat, so take it off when the spinach still has a tiny bit of structure left
03 -
  • Let the ground chicken develop some actual brown bits against the pan instead of constantly stirring
  • Drizzle a little extra olive oil right before serving to make everything glisten and taste richer

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