Best Greek Style Penne With Fresh Tomatoes Feta And Dill Recipes

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GREEK PENNE AND CHICKEN



Greek Penne and Chicken image

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 TOMATO PENNE PASTA



Greek Tomato Penne Pasta image

Yummmm... delicious. P.S. Leave out the feta cheese for a MUCH lower calorie meal! These are also pretty big servings for 4...

Provided by dear prudence

Categories     Penne

Time 20m

Yield 12 oz. pasta, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 lbs halved seeded chopped tomatoes
1 cup chopped green onion (use only the white and pale green)
7 ounces crumbled feta cheese
6 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup chopped fresh dill
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
12 ounces penne pasta
salt
pepper

Steps:

  • Mix the first six ingredients in a large bowl. set mixture aside.
  • Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling water until just tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally.
  • Drain, add hot pasta to the tomato mixture and toss to coat.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 614.8, Fat 27, SaturatedFat 10.1, Cholesterol 46.9, Sodium 609.6, Carbohydrate 81, Fiber 13, Sugar 8.8, Protein 16.5

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