Greek Penne and Chicken

Greek Penne and Chicken
  • PREP TIME
    20 mins
  • COOK TIME
    30 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    50 mins
  • SERVING
    4 People
  • VIEWS
    2.3K

Transport yourself to the sun-drenched shores of Greece with this vibrant and flavorful pasta dish. Tender chicken and artichoke hearts mingle with the briny tang of feta and bright bursts of lemon, all tossed with perfectly cooked penne.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    96 g
  • Cholesterol
    94 mg
  • Fiber
    7 g
  • Protein
    47 g
  • Saturated Fat
    7 g
  • Sodium
    827 mg
  • Sugar
    6 g
  • Fat
    13 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the penne pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente. Drain well, reserving about 1/2 cup of the pasta water. (10-12 minutes)

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Recipe View While the pasta is cooking, melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chopped red onion and minced garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and fragrant. (2 minutes)

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Recipe View Add the bite-sized pieces of chicken breast to the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through. (5-6 minutes)

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Recipe View Reduce the heat to medium-low. Roughly chop the drained artichoke hearts and add them to the skillet, along with the chopped tomato, crumbled feta cheese, fresh parsley, lemon juice, and dried oregano. Add the drained penne pasta to the skillet as well. (1 minute)

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Recipe View Toss everything together, adding a splash of the reserved pasta water if needed to create a light sauce that coats the pasta. Cook until heated through and the flavors have melded. (2-3 minutes)

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Recipe View Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Serve warm immediately.

For an extra layer of flavor, try grilling the chicken before adding it to the skillet.
Kalamata olives add a nice briny touch to this dish. Consider adding about 1/4 cup, pitted and halved, along with the artichoke hearts and tomatoes.
If you don't have fresh parsley, you can substitute 1 tablespoon of dried parsley. Add it along with the oregano.
Serve with a sprinkle of extra feta cheese and a lemon wedge for squeezing.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.3/ 5 ( 756 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (10)
  • Trudie Runolfsson

    I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out perfectly. It's a keeper!

  • Cleora Connelly

    I added some sun-dried tomatoes and Kalamata olives for an extra burst of Mediterranean flavor. It was delicious!

  • Alva Weimann

    Instead of chicken, I used grilled shrimp, and it was amazing!

  • Vicky Schmitt

    The feta cheese and lemon juice really brighten up the dish. It's like a taste of sunshine in every bite.

  • Rollin Schuppe

    I love how versatile this dish is. I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand.

  • Devin Cremin

    This recipe is a lifesaver on busy weeknights! It's so quick and easy to make, and my family loves it.

  • Celia Ritchie

    I made this for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone raved about it.

  • Aiyana Kassulke

    This is a great base recipe that you can easily customize with your favorite ingredients.

  • Rosario Okeefe

    My kids are picky eaters, but they actually enjoyed this pasta dish. I was so happy!

  • Trevion Parker

    So simple to make and tastes so good! Will definitely make again.

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