Greek Chicken Penne Pasta Recipes

GREEK CHICKEN PENNE

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook the chicken, onion and garlic in oil over medium heat for 4-5 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink. Stir in the artichokes, tomato, cheese, parsley, lemon juice, oregano, salt and pepper; heat through. , Drain pasta; toss with chicken mixture. Garnish with oregano if desired.

GREEK CHICKEN PASTA

Steps:

• Cook the pasta: Al dente according to package instructions.
• Brown the chicken: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season the chicken with the salt, pepper and oregano. Add the chicken to the skillet and cook on both sides until golden and cooked through, 6 to 8 minutes per sides. Transfer the chicken to a plate.
• Form the cheese sauce: If there's no more oil left in the skillet add another tbsp of olive oil. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds until aromatic, over medium heat. Add half and half, cream cheese and 1/2 cup of the crumbled feta. Cook while stirring until the cream cheese has melted. Stir in the lemon juice.
• Combine the dish: Add the cooked pasta, cheese sauce, chicken, cherry tomatoes, kalamata olives, cucumber, and dill to a large bowl and toss everything until well combined.
• Finish the greek chicken pasta: Garnish with remaining 1/2 cup of Feta and parsley. Serve!

GREEK CHICKEN PASTA

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook pasta in boiling water until tender yet firm to the bit, 8 to 10 minutes; drain.
• Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic; saute until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Stir in the chicken and cook, stirring occasionally, until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 5 to 6 minutes.
• Reduce heat to medium-low; add artichoke hearts, tomato, feta cheese, parsley, lemon juice, oregano, and cooked pasta. Cook and stir until heated through, about 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat, season with salt and pepper, and garnish with lemon wedges.

GREEK PENNE AND CHICKEN

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.

GREEK CHICKEN PASTA

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. , Meanwhile, in a large ovenproof skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender. Stir in flour until blended; gradually add broth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in the chicken, artichoke hearts, cheese, tomatoes and olives. , Drain pasta; stir into the pan. Broil 3-4 in. from the heat for 5-7 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown. Sprinkle with parsley.

GREEK PENNE PASTA (6 WW POINTS)

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions (without butter or oil), drain and set aside.
• Coat a large skillet with cooking spray.
• Add olive oil and heat over medium-high heat until oil sizzles.
• Add pine nuts and garlic.
• Cook and stir until pine nuts are golden brown, about 3 minutes.
• Stir in spinach and tomatoes and cook until heated through, stirring occasionally, about 3 minutes.
• Add spinach mixture to pasta and toss until combined.
• Serve pasta sprinkled with feta cheese and black or green olives.

MAKEOVER GREEK CHICKEN PENNE

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, place tomatoes in a small bowl; add boiling water. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes., In a Dutch oven, saute onion in butter until tender. Stir in flour until blended; gradually add broth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Drain and chop tomatoes; add to the pan. Stir in remaining ingredients. Drain pasta; add to the pan and heat through.

GREEK CHICKEN PASTA

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
• Cook pasta in boiling water for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente; drain.
• Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
• Add garlic and onion, and saute for 2 minutes.
• Stir in the chicken.
• Cook, stirring occasionally, until chicken is no longer pink and the juices run clear, about 5 to 6 minutes.
• Reduce heat to medium-low, and add the artichoke hearts, tomato, feta cheese, parsley, lemon juice, oregano and cooked pasta.
• Stir until heated through, about 2 to 3 minutes.
• Remove from heat, season to taste with salt and pepper, and garnish with lemon wedges.

GREEK PENNE AND CHICKEN

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 CHICKEN PASTA

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350.
• Spray 2-quart glass baking dish with cooking spray (you can easily make two smaller portions and freeze one).
• Cook and drain pasta as directed on package.
• Meanwhile, in 3-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion; cook 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Stir in flour; cook and stir 30 seconds.
• Slowly stir in broth; heat to boiling. Cook 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently, until thickened.
• Remove from heat; stir in cheese.
• Gently stir in cooked pasta, chicken, artichoke hearts, tomatoes, olives and parsley.
• Spoon into baking dish. Bake uncovered 25 to 30 minutes or until hot.
• Garnish with additional fresh parsley if desired.