Best 5 Linguine With Chicken Spinach And Feta Recipes
Linguine with chicken, spinach, and feta is a delectable dish that combines tender linguine pasta, succulent chicken, vibrant spinach, and creamy feta cheese. This flavorful recipe is not only easy to prepare, but it also packs a punch of flavor in every bite. The combination of textures and flavors creates a harmonious balance that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. So get ready to embark on a culinary journey as we guide you through the steps of making this delectable linguine dish.
Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!
LINGUINE WITH CHICKEN, SPINACH AND FETA
I adapted this recipe from Cooking Light Five Star Recipes: The Best of 10 Years. My husband liked it so much that I thought I should write it down before I forget what I did.
Provided by pattikay in L.A.
Categories Chicken
Time 35m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat oil in large skillet over medium high heat, add onion and garlic and saute 30-60 seconds.
- Add tomatoes, parsley, oregano and lemon juice. Cook 2-3 minutes.
- Add chicken, spinach and wine, cook 3-5 minutes more till heated through.
- Pour sauce over cooked pasta, top each serving with crumbled feta. I would have topped with some kalamata olives - but I didn't have any - next time!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 266.1, Fat 13.2, SaturatedFat 6.7, Cholesterol 59.6, Sodium 903.5, Carbohydrate 19.3, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 10.4, Protein 17.6
SPINACH TOMATO LINGUINE
Chock-full of garden freshness, this colorful toss makes an excellent side dish or meatless entree. "Sometime I substitute penne pasta and add cooked chicken for a heartier main meal," says Rosemary Averkamp of Genoa, Wisconsin. "Using garlic-flavored feta cheese is a great touch."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cook linguine according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, saute the tomatoes, spinach and onions in oil until tomatoes are softened. Sprinkle with salt and garlic salt. Reduce heat. Stir in the cheese; until heated through., Drain linguine; transfer to a serving bowl. Add tomato mixture; toss to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 357 calories, Fat 11g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 646mg sodium, Carbohydrate 52g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 15g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
CHICKEN, SPINACH, AND CHEESE PASTA BAKE
Pasta, chicken, spinach, and cheese baked to bubbly perfection.
Provided by jr911
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 1h15m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Saute onion in hot oil until tender, 5 to 7 minutes.
- Mix penne pasta, onion, chicken, diced tomatoes, spinach, and cream cheese together in a baking dish until the cream cheese melts and coats everything. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese over the pasta mixture. Cover baking dish with aluminum foil.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Remove foil and continue baking until heated through and beginning to brown along the edges, about 15 minutes more.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 544.2 calories, Carbohydrate 53.2 g, Cholesterol 85.3 mg, Fat 21.7 g, Fiber 6.4 g, Protein 34.2 g, SaturatedFat 10.2 g, Sodium 331.9 mg, Sugar 3.2 g
SPINACH-FETA CHICKEN PENNE
I wanted a light sauce for pasta, so I cooked tomatoes with garlic, wine and olive oil. It's a blockbuster combo for seafood, too. -Geralyn Sipos, Blandon, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a 6-qt. stockpot, cook pasta according to package directions. Drain; return to pot., Meanwhile, toss chicken with 2 tablespoons oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper. In a large skillet, cook and stir chicken, half at a time, over medium-high heat 3-5 minutes or until no longer pink; remove from pan., In same skillet, heat remaining oil over medium heat. Add garlic; cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until tender. Add broth and wine. Bring to a boil, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan; cook 2 minutes. Stir in tomatoes and remaining salt; cook until tomatoes are softened. Stir in spinach until wilted., Add chicken and tomato mixture to pasta; heat through, tossing to combine. Serve with cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 455 calories, Fat 13g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 70mg cholesterol, Sodium 552mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 36g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
CREAMY CHICKEN AND SPINACH PASTA
This pasta is packed with nutrients, potassium from the spinach and calcium from the evaporated milk, which has 80% more calcium than regular milk. Serve with a crisp green salad. From Canadian Living Magazine.
Provided by daisygrl64
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 45m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- in large nonstick skillet, heat oil over med-high heat, brown chicken and transfer to a bowl.
- drain off any fat from pan, add onion (not green onion) garlic and black pepper, fry over medium heat until onion is soft, about 5 minutes, sprinkle with flour, cook stirring for 1 minute.
- return chicken along with juices from chicken to pan.
- add evaporated milk, cook stirring and without boiling, until thick enough to coat back of spoon, about 5 minutes. adjust seasoning if needed.
- meanwhile, in pot of boiling salted water cook penne until tender but firm, about 12 minutes, add spinach, drain and return to pot, add chicken mixture, red pepper, basil, lemon juice and green onions: toss to combine.
- serve while hot. if desired spinkle indivdual servings with hot pepper flakes.
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use fresh spinach. If using frozen spinach, thaw it completely and squeeze out any excess water.
- If you don't have any chicken broth on hand, you can substitute vegetable broth or water. However, the chicken broth will give the dish a more flavorful taste.
- If you like your pasta al dente, cook it for a minute or two less than the package directions. This will prevent the pasta from becoming too soft and mushy.
- Feel free to add other vegetables to this dish, such as broccoli, zucchini, or mushrooms. You can also add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a little bit of spice.
- Serve this dish immediately with a sprinkle of feta cheese and a drizzle of olive oil.
Conclusion:
This linguine with chicken, spinach, and feta is a quick and easy weeknight meal that is sure to please the whole family. It is packed with flavor and nutrients, and it is also a great way to use up leftover chicken. So next time you are looking for a healthy and delicious pasta dish, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!
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