Mediterranean Ground Chicken Skillet Recipe
This Mediterranean Ground Chicken Skillet is a quick and flavorful one-pan meal perfect for busy weeknights. Ground chicken is sautéed with garlic, cherry tomatoes, kalamata olives, red onion, and zucchini, then seasoned with Italian herbs and topped with crumbled feta cheese for a delicious, wholesome dish inspired by Mediterranean flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Protein and Dairy
- 1 Pound ground chicken
- ¾ Cup crumbled feta cheese
Vegetables
- 1 Cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ Cup kalamata olives, pitted and halved
- 1 medium red onion, sliced
- 1 medium zucchini, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Spices and Oil
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 2 Teaspoons dried Italian seasoning
- ½ Teaspoon salt
- ½ Teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Heat the oil: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat to prepare for cooking the chicken and vegetables.
- Brown the chicken: Add the ground chicken to the skillet, breaking it apart gently with a spatula. Cook for 6 to 7 minutes until the chicken is browned and nearly cooked through.
- Cook garlic: Stir in the minced garlic into the skillet and cook for about 1 minute until it becomes fragrant, imparting flavor to the dish.
- Add vegetables and seasoning: Add the halved cherry tomatoes, kalamata olives, sliced red onion, sliced zucchini, Italian seasoning, salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Toss everything together to combine evenly.
- Simmer and soften: Let the mixture cook for 5 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes soften slightly and the vegetables are tender but still have a bit of bite.
- Add feta and serve: Remove the skillet from heat and sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese over the top. Serve immediately for a warm, flavorful, and satisfying meal.
Notes
- For lower sodium, reduce or omit the salt and use low-sodium feta.
- To make this gluten-free, ensure no added seasoning mix contains gluten.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Feel free to substitute ground turkey or lean beef if preferred.
- Add fresh chopped parsley or basil as a garnish for extra freshness.
