Description
A flavorful Mediterranean-inspired pasta dish featuring tender chicken, cherry tomatoes, artichoke hearts, and creamy feta cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed
- 16 oz pasta of choice
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup artichoke hearts
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives
- 8 oz feta cheese, crumbled
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Mediterranean herbs (oregano, basil, thyme)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs for garnish
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, and Mediterranean herbs.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet and cook chicken until golden.
- Add garlic, bell peppers, and artichoke hearts to the skillet.
- Stir in cherry tomatoes and olives, cooking until tomatoes soften.
- Combine cooked pasta with the chicken mixture.
- Top with crumbled feta and fresh herbs before serving.
Notes
- Can be made ahead and stored separately for up to 24 hours.
- For vegetarian version, replace chicken with chickpeas or white beans.
- Use gluten-free pasta for a gluten-free version.
- Pairs well with Assyrtiko or Sauvignon Blanc.
- Fresh vegetables recommended over frozen for best results.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: mediterranean pasta, chicken feta pasta, mediterranean chicken, easy dinner, healthy pasta
