PASTA WITH CHICKEN, SPINACH, TOMATOES, AND FETA CHEESE
Categories Chicken Pasta Vegetable Salad Dinner Side Grill/Barbecue Quick & Easy Healthy
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions; drain.
- Meanwhile, lightly coat the rack of an indoor electric grill with cooking spray. Preheat grill. Place chicken on grill rack. If using a grill with a cover, close lid. Grill until chicken is no longer pink (170 degrees F). (For a covered grill, allow about 6 minutes. For an uncovered grill, allow 12 to 15 minutes, turning once halfway through grilling.) Cut chicken into bite-size pieces.
- For dressing, in a small bowl whisk together 3 tablespoons oil, vinegar, orange peel, orange juice, honey, mustard, salt, and pepper; set aside.
- In a 5- to 6-quart Dutch oven heat 1 teaspoon oil over medium-high heat. Add tomatoes and garlic; cook for 1 minute, stirring frequently. Stir in pasta and chicken; remove from heat.
- Gradually add spinach and dressing to chicken mixture, tossing gently until spinach is slightly wilted. Transfer mixture to a serving bowl. Sprinkle with cheese and pine nuts.
- **GRILL PAN DIRECTIONS: Place each chicken breast half between two pieces of plastic wrap. Using the flat side of a meat mallet, pound chicken lightly until about 1/2 inch thick. Remove plastic wrap. Coat a grill pan with nonstick cooking spray; heat pan over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook for 10 to 12 minutes or until no longer pink (170 degrees F), turning
- **To assemble the salad as shown in the photo, toss pasta with chicken and transfer to a large serving bowl. Heat the dressing before tossing with the spinach and tomato mixture; transfer to the serving bowl. Sprinkle with cheese and pine nuts.
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Chris Gold
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Gh Hj
[email protected]Will definitely make again!
Sagar Thamsuhang
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Muhmmad Arshad Hussein
[email protected]This dish was a bit too salty for my taste. I think I will use less feta cheese next time.
Jayden Baldera
[email protected]This pasta dish was very flavorful and easy to make. I added some chopped basil and it really brightened up the dish. I will definitely be making this again.
David Stone
[email protected]This was a delicious and easy-to-make dish. I used whole wheat pasta and added some chopped sun-dried tomatoes. It was a great way to use up leftover chicken.
Linoskyy
[email protected]I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the combination of flavors. I will definitely be making this again.
Chathura Frenando
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The chicken, spinach, tomatoes, and feta cheese all came together perfectly. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the chicken was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.
Sabina Princess
[email protected]I thought this dish was okay. The sauce was a little too thick for my liking, and the chicken was a bit dry. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.
Kelly Badmington
[email protected]This pasta dish was a bit bland for my taste. I think it needed more seasoning. Otherwise, it was a good recipe.
RAMONXX X
[email protected]This dish was delicious! The chicken was tender and juicy, the spinach was wilted perfectly, and the tomatoes added a nice sweetness. The feta cheese was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again.
Martha B
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out great. I usually add some extra spinach and tomatoes, and sometimes I use grilled chicken instead of cooked chicken. It's always a hit with my family and friends.
Prime Thinker
[email protected]This pasta dish was easy to make and very tasty. I used low-fat feta cheese and it was still delicious. Will definitely make again.
Sabina Lepcha
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the chicken was tender and juicy. I added some mushrooms and zucchini to the dish, and it turned out even better.
Elana jamie
[email protected]I made this dish last night and it was amazing! The flavors were so well-balanced and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy pasta dish.
Meddy Galiwango
[email protected]This pasta dish was a hit with my family! The combination of chicken, spinach, tomatoes, and feta cheese was delicious, and the sauce was flavorful and creamy. I will definitely be making this again.