Best Mediterranean Chicken And Pasta Recipes

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SKINNY MEDITERRANEAN-STYLE CHICKEN AND PASTA



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44% fewer calories • 76% less fat • 83% less sat fat than the original recipe. Have a few minutes? Create a taste of the Mediterranean with deliciously easy ingredients.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups uncooked multigrain penne pasta (6 oz)
2 teaspoons olive or canola oil
1 small onion, chopped (1/3 cup)
2 medium zucchini, cut in half lengthwise, then cut crosswise into 1/4-inch slices
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 cups 3/4-inch pieces cooked chicken breast
1 can (14.5 oz) Muir Glen™ organic no salt added diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (8 oz) Muir Glen™ organic tomato sauce
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
1/4 cup pitted Kalamata olives, quartered lengthwise
3/4 cup crumbled reduced-fat feta cheese (3 oz)

Steps:

  • In 4-quart Dutch oven, cook and drain pasta as directed on package, omitting salt. Return to Dutch oven; cover to keep warm.
  • Meanwhile, in 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion; cook 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender. Add zucchini and garlic; cook 2 minutes. Stir in chicken, tomatoes, tomato sauce, oregano and basil. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until zucchini is tender and mixture is hot. Stir in olives.
  • Pour chicken mixture over pasta. Top with feta cheese; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270, Carbohydrate 29 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fiber 4 g, Protein 23 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 540 mg, Sugar 7 g, TransFat 0 g

MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN AND PASTA SALAD (LOW GI, LOWFAT)



Mediterranean Chicken and Pasta Salad (Low GI, Lowfat) image

From "The Good Carb Cookbook", posted for safe keeping. Note: Cooking time = refrigeration time. Note: 5/8 cups dressing is 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons.

Provided by Treewoman

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 2h30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup chopped sun-dried tomato (not packed in oil)
1/4 cup water
4 ounces rigatoni pasta or 3 cups rigatoni pasta
1 1/2 cups diced chicken breasts (roasted or grilled) or 8 ounces diced chicken breasts (roasted or grilled)
1 cup chopped canned artichoke heart (drained)
1/4 cup sliced black olives
1/4 cup sliced scallion
5/8 cup low-fat Italian salad dressing (nonfat or lowfat) or 5/8 cup reduced-fat red wine vinaigrette (nonfat or lowfat)
8 cups torn romaine lettuce
1/4 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Combine the dried tomatoes and water in a small pot and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 2 minutes or until the tomatoes are soft and the liquid is absorbed. Set aside to cool to room temperature.
  • Cook the pasta al dente according to package directions. Drain, rinse with cool water and drain again.
  • Put the cooked pasta in a medium sized bowl. Add the tomatoes, chicken, artichoke hearts, olive and scallions; toss to mix well. Pour 1/4 cup of the dressing over pasta mixture, and toss to mix well. Cover the pasta mixture and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  • When ready to serve, place the romaine in a large bowl and add the pasta mixture, the remaining dressing, and, if desired, the walnuts. Toss to mix well. Sprinkle the Parmesan cheese over the salad and toss again. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 223.1, Fat 6.9, SaturatedFat 1.8, Cholesterol 31.7, Sodium 670.9, Carbohydrate 33.3, Fiber 7.4, Sugar 5.2, Protein 9.7

SKINNY MEDITERRANEAN-STYLE CHICKEN AND PASTA



Skinny Mediterranean-Style Chicken and Pasta image

44% fewer calories • 76% less fat • 83% less sat fat than the original recipe. Have a few minutes? Create a taste of the Mediterranean with deliciously easy ingredients.

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups uncooked multigrain penne pasta (6 oz)
2 teaspoons olive or canola oil
1 small onion, chopped (1/3 cup)
2 medium zucchini, cut in half lengthwise, the
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 cups 3/4-inch pieces cooked chicken breast
1 can (14.5 oz) Muir Glen™ organic no salt add
1 can (8 oz) Muir Glen™ organic tomato sauce
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
1/4 cup pitted Kalamata olives, quartered leng
3/4 cup crumbled reduced-fat feta cheese (3 oz

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MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN AND PASTA



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Found this in a diet-type cookbook, doesn't taste like a diet dish. The pasta can be cooked while the rest of the dish is prepared.

Provided by greksgirl

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 40m

Yield 3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

12 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite sized pieces
1 (6 ounce) jar marinated artichoke hearts
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 garlic cloves, chopped
1/4 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup dry white wine
1 tablespoon fresh oregano, chopped or 1 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
1/4 cup kalamata olive, pitted and sliced
3 cups campanelle pasta or 3 cups penne pasta, cooked and hot
1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled

Steps:

  • Drain the artichokes reserving the marinade. Cut any large pieces in half and set aside.
  • In a large skillet heat the oil over med-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until no longer pink then add the garlic and cook till the chicken has browned to desired doneness.
  • Add the reserved marinade, broth and wine; and if using the dried oregano. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer, covered for 10 minutes. Stir in the artichokes and olives; simmer for 5 to 10 minutes;add the hot cooked pasta and simmer for 10 minutes or until sauce is absorbed; (at this point the orignal recipe called for the dish to be served over the pasta with the sauce poured over it, however I felt the sauce was to thin and didn't stick well to the pasta).
  • Serve with the crumbled feta cheese.
  • Great with a salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 609, Fat 11.4, SaturatedFat 3.3, Cholesterol 76.9, Sodium 435, Carbohydrate 78.8, Fiber 6.6, Sugar 3, Protein 42.8

MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN AND PASTA



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Categories     Chicken

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 6-ounce jar marinated artichoke hearts
1 tablespoon olive oil
12 ounces skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut into bite-size pieces
3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1/4 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup dry white wine
1 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
1 7-ounce jar roasted red peppers, drained and cut into strips
1/4 cup pitted Kalamata olives
3 cups hot cooked campanelle or penne pasta
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)

Steps:

  • 1. Drain artichoke hearts, reserving marinade, and chop them. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat; add chicken and garlic. Cook and stir until chicken is brown. Add the reserved artichoke marinade, broth, wine, and dried oregano. 2. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, 10 minutes. Stir in chopped artichokes, roasted peppers, and olives. 3. To serve, spoon chicken mixture over pasta. If desired, sprinkle with feta cheese.

MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN AND ROTINI PASTA



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Explore the flavors of the Mediterranean with this chicken and rotini pasta recipe. Whip up this easy Mediterranean Chicken and Rotini Pasta tonight!

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups rotini pasta, uncooked
1-1/2 cups chopped plum tomatoes
2 cups cut-up grilled chicken (1-inch pieces)
1-1/2 cups fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 can (14 oz.) small artichoke hearts, drained, halved
1/4 cup quartered pitted Kalamata olives
1/4 cup whipping cream
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 pkg. (4 oz.) ATHENOS Traditional Crumbled Feta Cheese
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil

Steps:

  • Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt.
  • Drain pasta; place in large skillet. Add tomatoes; cook on medium heat 1 min., stirring occasionally.
  • Add chicken, broth, artichokes, olives, cream and garlic; mix well. Cook 5 min. or until sauce is slightly thickened, stirring constantly. Add cheese and basil; stir. Cook 2 min. or until heated through, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Sodium 580 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 24 g

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