MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN PASTA

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For special days, I make this cheesy pasta bake loaded with chicken and all sorts of veggies. Want a vegetarian version? Use vegetable stock and garbanzo beans. -Liz Bellville, Havelock, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 package (12 ounces) uncooked tricolor spiral pasta
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 large sweet red pepper, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, peeled and thinly sliced
1 cup white wine or reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/4 cup julienned soft sun-dried tomatoes (not packed in oil)
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 can (14 ounces) water-packed quartered artichoke hearts, drained
1 package (6 ounces) fresh baby spinach
1 cup (4 ounces) crumbled feta cheese
Thinly sliced fresh basil leaves and shaved Parmesan cheese, optional

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. In a 6-qt. stockpot, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook and stir 4-6 minutes or until no longer pink. Remove from pot., In same pot, heat remaining oil over medium heat. Add red pepper and onion; cook and stir 4-5 minutes or until onion is tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add wine, sun-dried tomatoes and seasonings; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 5 minutes, stirring to loosen browned bits from pot., Add broth and artichoke hearts; return to a boil. Stir in spinach and chicken; cook just until spinach is wilted., Drain pasta; stir into chicken mixture. Stir in feta cheese. If desired, top servings with basil and Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 357 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 39mg cholesterol, Sodium 609mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Royale
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I would not recommend this dish to anyone.


Gabriel Rivers
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This dish was a disappointment. I expected it to be more flavorful.


Kamal pokhrel
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I didn't like this dish at all. The flavors were too strong and the chicken was overcooked.


Usman 1234
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This dish was okay. The chicken was a bit dry and the sauce was a bit bland.


Aiden Morgan
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover chicken.


Abby Haley
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This was a great weeknight meal. It was quick and easy to make, and the whole family loved it.


Amauri Bw
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I'm not a huge fan of Mediterranean food, but this dish was really good. The flavors were subtle and the chicken was cooked perfectly.


KateVsp
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This dish was easy to make and the results were impressive. I will definitely be making this again.


Anup Giri
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I added some chopped sun-dried tomatoes to this dish and it was delicious!


Joseph Regan
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This was a great recipe! I used boneless, skinless chicken breasts and it turned out great.


Sebastian Mota
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit with my family! Everyone loved the creamy sauce and the tender chicken.


Danny Gonzalez
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This dish was amazing! The flavors were so well-balanced and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.