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Greek Chicken Pasta Recipe
Stuck for dinner ideas on a busy night? This Greek Chicken Pasta is ready in just 20 minutes and bursting with fresh, bold flavors.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 421 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Greek
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 lb pasta your choice
- 1/2 of a small red onion vertically sliced
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 2 cups Cherry or grape tomatoes halved
- 1/2 cup kalamata olives halved and pitted
- zest of one lemon
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano optional
Instructions
- Place chicken pieces in a large bowl. Combine salt, pepper, oregano, and red pepper flakes in a small bowl. Sprinkle seasoning over the chicken, turning the pieces as needed to evenly distribute the spices.
- Boil water. Cook pasta according to package directions until barely al dente. Do not overcook! Drain, reserving one cup of pasta water.
- Heat oil in a Dutch oven or large pan over medium heat. Once the oil is very hot, add the chicken pieces in a single layer and cook undisturbed until golden brown. Turn and repeat on the other side of the chicken until cooked through. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- Add the sliced onions and garlic to the pan and cook for two minutes, adding additional oil or a splash of pasta water as needed to prevent burning. Add tomatoes and olives and cook for two minutes.
- Transfer the browned chicken and drained pasta to the pot. Turn off the heat, then add the fresh oregano and lemon zest. Toss well; serve hot.
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Notes
- Store your Greek Chicken Pasta in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days. If you'd like to freeze it, place it in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months.
- To reheat, thaw it in the fridge overnight if frozen, and warm it in a skillet with a splash of water or broth to prevent dryness. You can also microwave it in intervals, stirring occasionally.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
421kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
49g
(16%)
Protein
33g
(66%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
73mg
(24%)
Sodium
699mg
(29%)
Potassium
763mg
(22%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
510IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
20mg
(22%)
Calcium
65mg
(7%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 421
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 421kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 49g | 16% |
| Protein | 33g | 66% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 73mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 699mg | 29% |
| Potassium | 763mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 510IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 20mg | 22% |
| Calcium | 65mg | 7% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.