Description
A quick, flavorful one-pan Mediterranean dish made with ground chicken, Kalamata olives, feta, and a splash of lemon, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, chopped (red or green)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/3 cup pitted Kalamata olives, sliced
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Juice of half a lemon
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. When the oil shimmers, add the ground chicken in an even layer. Let it brown without stirring for 1–2 minutes, then break it apart with a spoon and continue cooking until no longer pink and starting to caramelize, about 6–8 minutes total.
- Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté, stirring occasionally, until the onion becomes translucent and fragrant, about 2–3 minutes.
- Stir in the chopped bell pepper, dried oregano, smoked paprika, ground cumin, and a good pinch of salt and pepper. Cook until the bell pepper softens slightly, about 3–4 minutes.
- Add the halved cherry tomatoes and sliced Kalamata olives to the skillet. Stir to combine and allow the tomatoes to break down and release their juices, about 5 minutes.
- Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese over the top and let it warm and soften into the hot mixture for a minute or two.
- Remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in the chopped fresh parsley and squeeze the lemon juice over everything. Give it a final taste and adjust salt, pepper or lemon as desired. Serve warm.
Notes
If you don’t have Kalamatas, use green olives for a milder brine. Swap parsley for dill or oregano if you prefer. For extra richness, stir in 1–2 tablespoons of cream cheese or a splash of heavy cream at the end.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mediterranean