Mediterranean Taco Skillet
A one-pan Mediterranean-inspired taco skillet loaded with seasoned chicken or beef, colorful veggies, olives, and feta, topped with a creamy yogurt or avocado sauce. Quick, non-spicy, and perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep.
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 15–20 minutes
Total: ~30 minutes
Serves: 3–4
Ingredients
Protein & Veggies
500 g ground chicken or turkey (or beef)
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 zucchini, diced
1 small red onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp dried oregano
½ tsp ground cumin
Salt & black pepper, to taste
½ cup pitted Kalamata olives, halved
Toppings & Sauce
½ cup crumbled feta cheese
¼ cup Greek yogurt or creamy avocado sauce
Fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped
Optional: squeeze of lemon
Serve With
Warm tortillas, pita, or over rice/quinoa
Instructions
1️⃣ Cook the Protein
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add garlic and onion; sauté 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
Add ground chicken (or beef) and cook 5–7 minutes, breaking up into small pieces, until browned and cooked through.
2️⃣ Add Veggies
Stir in bell pepper, zucchini, cherry tomatoes, oregano, cumin (if using), salt, and pepper.
Cook 5–7 minutes until veggies are tender but still slightly crisp.
3️⃣ Finish & Garnish
Stir in olives.
Remove from heat, sprinkle feta, drizzle yogurt or avocado sauce, and garnish with parsley.
Serve hot with tortillas, pita, or over grains.
Tips
For extra Mediterranean flavor, add roasted red peppers or artichoke hearts.
Use low-fat Greek yogurt for a lighter version of the creamy sauce.
Make it meal-prep friendly by storing protein and veggies separately from sauce.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 430 kcal
Protein: 35 g
Carbohydrates: 18 g
Fat: 22 g
Fiber: 5 g