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Mediterranean Keto Ground Chicken Skillet with zucchini, olives, and feta in a black pan

Mediterranean Keto Ground Chicken Skillet with Olives and Feta

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb lean ground chicken
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
  • 2 cloves garlic , minced
  • 1 medium zucchini , diced into half-moons
  • 1 large red bell pepper, diced
  • 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the ground chicken to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spatula. Season with salt, black pepper, and dried oregano.
  3. Cook the chicken until browned and cooked through, approximately 5 to 7 minutes.
  4. Add the diced onion and red bell pepper to the skillet. Sauté for 3 to 4 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.
  5. Stir in the zucchini and minced garlic. Cook for an additional 3 minutes until the zucchini is tender-crisp.
  6. Add the Kalamata olives and lemon juice. Toss the mixture to combine and heat through for 1 minute.
  7. Remove the skillet from heat. Top with crumbled feta cheese and fresh parsley before serving.