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Ground Chicken Skillet with Olives and Feta

Mediterranean Ground Chicken Skillet with Olives and Feta Bliss

A quick and flavorful Mediterranean Ground Chicken Skillet with Olives and Feta, perfect for busy evenings and gluten-free diets.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Skillet
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Substitute with avocado oil for a different taste.
  • 1 pound Ground Chicken Can be swapped with ground turkey or beef.
  • 1 medium Onion Use yellow or red onion for variety.
  • 3 cloves Garlic Fresh garlic is preferable, but garlic powder works in a pinch.
  • 1 medium Bell Pepper Use red, green, or yellow peppers.
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano Italian seasoning is a great alternative.
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika Regular paprika can lessen the heat.
  • ½ teaspoon Ground Cumin Can be omitted based on preference.
  • to taste Salt and Pepper Essential for seasoning.
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes Canned diced tomatoes work well as a substitute.
  • ½ cup Kalamata Olives Green olives can be a good alternative.
  • ½ cup Feta Cheese Consider goat cheese or omit for a dairy-free version.
  • 1 handful Fresh Parsley Basil can be used as a substitute.
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice Lime juice can work in its place.

Equipment

  • Skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering, about 1-2 minutes. Add ground chicken and cook until golden brown, about 6-8 minutes.
  2. Add diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until onion becomes translucent.
  3. Toss in chopped bell pepper, oregano, smoked paprika, ground cumin, salt, and pepper. Cook for another 3-4 minutes until bell pepper softens.
  4. Stir in halved cherry tomatoes and Kalamata olives. Cook for 5 minutes until tomatoes soften.
  5. Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese over the mixture and gently stir to incorporate.
  6. Remove from heat and stir in chopped fresh parsley and lemon juice. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
  7. Serve warm, garnished with additional parsley if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 30gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 75mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat on stovetop or microwave until hot.

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