Best Greek Penne And Chicken Recipes

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GREEK PENNE AND CHICKEN



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This is one of my favorite 'stand by' recipes. I keep the ingredients on hand to make a quick, delicious, satisfying meal.

Provided by Jennifer

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Greek

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (16 ounce) package penne pasta
1 ½ tablespoons butter
½ cup chopped red onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into bite-size pieces
1 (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts in water
1 tomato, chopped
½ cup crumbled feta cheese
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon dried oregano
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a large pot with boiling salted water cook penne pasta until al dente. Drain.
  • Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium-high heat melt butter, add onion and garlic and cook for 2 minutes. Add chopped chicken and continue cooking, stirring occasionally until golden brown, about 5 to 6 minutes.
  • Reduce heat to medium- low. Drain and chop artichoke hearts and add them, chopped tomato, feta cheese, fresh parsley, lemon juice, dried oregano, and drained penne pasta to the large skillet. Cook until heated through, about 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Season with salt and ground black pepper. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 684.7 calories, Carbohydrate 96.2 g, Cholesterol 94 mg, Fat 13.2 g, Fiber 7.1 g, Protein 47 g, SaturatedFat 6.7 g, Sodium 826.5 mg, Sugar 5.6 g

GREEK PENNE AND CHICKEN



Greek Penne and Chicken image

Posted for 2006 Zaar World Tour - Greece. This recipe was adapted from a cooking website's newsletter.

Provided by lauralie41

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 50m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (16 ounce) package penne pasta
1 1/2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup red onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 lb skinless chicken breast half, cut into bite-size pieces
1 (14 ounce) can water-packed artichoke hearts
1 tomatoes, chopped
1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
3 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon dried oregano
salt
ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In a large pot bring salted water to a boil. Add penne pasta and cook until al dente, drain and set aside.
  • Using a large skillet and over medium-high heat melt butter. Add onion and garlic to melted butter and cook for 2 minutes. Stirring occasionally, add chicken and continue cooking until golden brown, approximately 5-6 minutes.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low, begin adding drained and chopped artichoke hearts, chopped tomato, feta cheese, fresh parsley, lemon juice, dried oregano, and drained penne pasta to the chicken. Cook until heated through, approximately 2-3 minutes. Season with salt and ground black pepper to taste, serve warm.

GREEK PENNE AND CHICKEN



GREEK PENNE AND CHICKEN image

Categories     Pasta     Dinner

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (16 ounce) package penne pasta
1 1/2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup chopped red onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into bite-size pieces
1 (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts in water
1 tomato, chopped
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon dried oregano
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • 1. In a large pot with boiling salted water cook penne pasta until al dente. Drain. 2. Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium-high heat melt butter, add onion and garlic and cook for 2 minutes. Add chopped chicken and continue cooking, stirring occasionally until golden brown, about 5 to 6 minutes. 3. Reduce heat to medium- low. Drain and chop artichoke hearts and add them, chopped tomato, feta cheese, fresh parsley, lemon juice, dried oregano, and drained penne pasta to the large skillet. Cook until heated through, about 2 to 3 minutes. 4. Season with salt and ground black pepper. Serve warm.

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