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Chicken Feta Greek Pasta

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A delightful pasta dish combining chicken, feta cheese, and vibrant vegetables, perfect for family gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 12 oz penne or fusilli pasta
  • 2 medium boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 12 oz), cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 small red onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 3.5 oz sun-dried tomatoes, oil-packed and drained, sliced
  • 3.5 oz cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 2 oz pitted Kalamata olives, halved
  • 2 cups baby spinach leaves
  • 4 oz feta cheese, crumbled
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp dried thyme
  • 1/2 tsp chili flakes (optional)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped (optional)

Instructions

  1. Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water according to package directions until al dente. Drain it using a colander and set it aside, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta cooking water.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces and season with salt, pepper, oregano, and thyme. Sauté for 6 to 8 minutes until golden and cooked through. Transfer the chicken to a plate.
  3. In the same skillet, heat the remaining tablespoon of olive oil. Add the chopped onion and diced red bell pepper, sautéing for 3 to 4 minutes until softened. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
  4. Add sun-dried tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, and Kalamata olives to the skillet. Cook for approximately 2 minutes, stirring well.
  5. Return the chicken to the skillet, then add baby spinach leaves. Sauté until the spinach wilts.
  6. Add the drained pasta to the skillet, tossing thoroughly with the chicken and vegetables. Add reserved pasta water, a little at a time, if needed to loosen the mixture.
  7. Remove the skillet from heat and gently fold in the crumbled feta, parsley, and optional fresh dill.
  8. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt, pepper, and chili flakes if desired. Serve immediately.

Notes

For extra flavor, sauté garlic briefly before adding other ingredients. A squeeze of lemon juice before serving can brighten the dish.

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