Description
A quick and flavorful skillet meal featuring ground chicken, Kalamata olives, and Greek feta, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground chicken (Look for 93 to 96 percent lean ground chicken.)
- 2 tbsp olive oil (Use extra-virgin olive oil for sautéing.)
- 1 cup Kalamata olives (Pitted and drained.)
- 1 cup Greek feta (Use block feta instead of crumbles for creaminess.)
- 1 medium red onion (Sliced thin.)
- 3 cloves garlic (Minced.)
- 1 medium bell pepper (Cut into bite-sized strips.)
- 2 cups fresh spinach (Packed.)
- 1 tbsp dry oregano (For herby warmth.)
- 1 tbsp thyme
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (Adjust for heat preference.)
- 1 medium lemon (Juiced, for brightness.)
Instructions
Preparation
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add ground chicken, breaking it up and allowing it to brown on one side before stirring.
- Remove the chicken to a bowl once browned.
- In the same skillet, add more oil if needed, then sauté the onion and bell pepper until lightly browned.
- Stir in the garlic, oregano, thyme, and red pepper flakes.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, add Kalamata olives, and splash with lemon juice to deglaze.
- Fold in the spinach until wilted, then crumble feta over the top.
- Finish with fresh black pepper and a drizzle of olive oil if desired.
Notes
Rest the skillet off heat for 2 minutes before serving to enhance flavors. Finish with a squeeze of lemon before serving for a fresh burst.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Main Course
- Cuisine: Keto, Mediterranean