Best 7 Spinach Chicken And Feta Noodles Recipes

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Looking for a quick, flavorful, and easy-to-make meal that will satisfy your taste buds? Spinach, Chicken, and Feta Noodles might be just what you need! This dish is a great way to get your daily dose of greens and protein, all while enjoying a delicious and satisfying meal. If you're trying this for the first time, you might be surprised by the combination of flavors—spinach's earthiness, chicken's savory-ness, and feta's saltiness come together to create a dish that's both familiar and exciting.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

SPINACH AND FETA CHICKEN



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This Spinach and Feta Chicken is not only super creamy and delicious but also easy to put together since there are only a handful of ingredients and a few steps in this recipe from start to finish.

Provided by Kimber

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 lbs boneless (skinless chicken breast)
8 oz cream cheese (softened)
8 oz frozen chopped spinach
1 cup mozzarella cheese (grated)
1/2 cup feta cheese (crumbled)
1/4 cup milk
1 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/8 tsp nutmeg
1/8 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
Garnish (optional)
Grape tomatoes (halved)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375˚F.
  • Thaw the spinach and wring as much of the water from it as possible.
  • In a large bowl, combine the cream cheese with the garlic powder, salt, pepper, nutmeg, and cayenne pepper and mix until combined. Stir in the milk and then the feta cheese and spinach, mixing until combined.
  • Place the chicken breasts flat in a single layer in the bottom of a large casserole dish. Spread the chicken with the spinach mixture and then sprinkle the mozzarella cheese evenly over the top.
  • Bake for approx 40-50 minutes on the middle rack of the oven until the chicken is cooked through (165˚F internal temp)
  • Garnish with grape tomatoes and serve hot! Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 6 oz (4 oz chicken 2 oz topping), Calories 334 kcal, Carbohydrate 5 g, Protein 32 g, Fat 19 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Cholesterol 122 mg, Sodium 436 mg, Sugar 3 g

SPINACH, CHICKEN AND FETA NOODLES



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Make and share this Spinach, Chicken and Feta Noodles recipe from Food.com.

Provided by KlynnPadilla

Categories     Greek

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons butter
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 (16 ounce) package narrow egg noodles
1 cup feta cheese
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder (To Taste)
1 small lemon
1 large onion, diced
1/4 teaspoon pepper (To Taste)
1/4 teaspoon salt (To Taste)
2 (10 ounce) packages frozen spinach (thawed and drained well, wrung of moisture)
1/4 cup white wine

Steps:

  • Boil noodles and some salt in 2 quarts of water until done.
  • In a Large frying pan, add a small amount of oil and heat. Add chicken pieces and cook until juices run clear. Take out of pan and set aside.
  • Add 1-2 tablespoons of butter to pan and add onions, garlic, salt, pepper, and sautee until translucent. Add 1/4 cup wine and let simmer until reduced. Add drained spinach and cook a little longer. Crumble 3/4 of feta cheese into the mixture and mix well. (Add a small amount of lemon if you choose).
  • On a large platter put down your egg noodles and top with spinach mixture, then top off with chicken breasts. When time to serve crumble remaining feta cheese on top.

SPINACH AND FETA STUFFED CHICKEN



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This dish is brimming with lots of spinach, onion and feta. Serve it up with steamed rice for a complete meal. Or try it over a bed of mixed greens. Found this through WW, only 5 pts per serving.

Provided by Amber Dawn

Categories     Chicken

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon olive oil, divided
1 medium onion, chopped
10 ounces spinach, fresh
1 teaspoon lemon, zest of
1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
1 teaspoon table salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon black pepper, divided
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast

Steps:

  • In a large nonstick skillet heat 1 teaspoon oil; sauté onion until golden, 5 minutes.
  • Wilt spinach (steam spinach or heat damp spinach over medium heat in nonstick pan); stir in zest, feta, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
  • Set aside.
  • Divide spinach mixture between chicken breasts.
  • Roll up and secure with toothpicks.
  • Sprinkle with remaining salt and pepper.
  • In same skillet, heat remaining oil over medium-high heat.
  • Cook chicken, turning occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through, about 10 minutes.
  • Remove toothpicks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 212.3, Fat 8.6, SaturatedFat 2.6, Cholesterol 81, Sodium 875, Carbohydrate 5.8, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 1.9, Protein 27.8

SPINACH-FETA CHICKEN PENNE



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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

1 package (12 ounces) whole wheat penne pasta
1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/4-in.-thick strips
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup dry white wine or additional broth
6 plum tomatoes, chopped
2 cups fresh baby spinach
3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese

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

SPINACH & FETA STUFFED CHICKEN



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This works well with lamb too and is a good way to get kids to eat spinach, serve with some couscous for a quick summer meal

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Dinner, Main course, Supper

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 boneless chicken breast fillets , skin on
85g frozen leaf spinach , defrosted
85g feta cheese , crumbled
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp pine nut

Steps:

  • Loosen the skin from the chicken. Drain the spinach in a sieve and press out as much water as possible. Mix with the feta and a little black pepper, then stuff between the flesh and skin of the chicken, smoothing the skin back over the stuffing. Season the chicken all over with a little salt and pepper.
  • Heat the oil in a frying pan with a lid. Add the chicken, skin-side down, and fry until the skin is browned. Turn it over and cook on the other side, then add the pine nuts and fry until lightly toasted. Add 6 tbsp water, then cover for 15-20 mins until the chicken is cooked through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 308 calories, Fat 18 grams fat, SaturatedFat 5 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 2 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 1 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 36 grams protein, Sodium 1.32 milligram of sodium

SUKI'S SPINACH AND FETA PASTA



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Spinach, tomatoes, and mushrooms mingle with tangy feta cheese in this quick and easy dish for a summer night or anytime.

Provided by Anonymous

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (8 ounce) package penne pasta
2 tablespoons olive oil
½ cup chopped onion
1 clove garlic, minced
3 cups chopped tomatoes
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
2 cups spinach leaves, packed
salt and pepper to taste
1 pinch red pepper flakes
8 ounces feta cheese, crumbled

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook pasta in boiling water until al dente; drain.
  • Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; add onion and garlic, and cook until golden brown. Mix in tomatoes, mushrooms, and spinach. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Cook 2 minutes more, until tomatoes are heated through and spinach is wilted. Reduce heat to medium, stir in pasta and feta cheese, and cook until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 451.1 calories, Carbohydrate 51.8 g, Cholesterol 50.5 mg, Fat 20.6 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 17.8 g, SaturatedFat 9.8 g, Sodium 655.8 mg, Sugar 9.2 g

SPINACH-FETA STUFFED CHICKEN



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Once the stuffed chicken breasts are browned in a skillet, cooking them in microwave gets them done quickly. Be sure to check each piece of chicken--particularly those in the center of the baking dish--to be sure that each of them is cooked through.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
1/2 cup frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
5 ounces crumbled feta cheese, divided
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes with onions, undrained
Hot cooked pasta, optional

Steps:

  • Flatten chicken to 1/4-in. thickness. Combine spinach and 1/2 cup feta cheese; spoon down the center of each chicken breast half. Fold chicken over filling and secure with toothpicks. Combine the flour, oregano, salt and pepper; rub over chicken. , In a large skillet, brown chicken in oil on all sides. Discard toothpicks. Place chicken in a greased shallow 3-qt. microwave-safe dish. Top with tomatoes and remaining feta cheese. , Cover and microwave on high for 18-20 minutes or until chicken juices run clear and cheese is melted. Serve over pasta if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 267 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 75mg cholesterol, Sodium 834mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 29g protein.

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients: Fresh spinach, chicken, and feta cheese will give your dish the best flavor.
  • Don't overcook the chicken: Chicken is best when it is cooked through but still tender. Overcooked chicken will be dry and tough.
  • Use a good quality feta cheese: Feta cheese is a key ingredient in this dish, so it's important to use a good quality cheese. Look for a feta cheese that is firm and crumbly, with a slightly salty and tangy flavor.
  • Add the spinach at the end of cooking: Spinach cooks very quickly, so it's important to add it to the dish at the end of cooking to prevent it from becoming overcooked.
  • Season the dish to taste: Add salt, pepper, and other spices to taste. You may also want to add a squeeze of lemon juice or a pinch of red pepper flakes for extra flavor.

Conclusion:

This spinach, chicken, and feta noodles dish is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. It's packed with flavor and nutrients, and it's sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this recipe a try!

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