Mediterranean Chicken And Pasta Recipes

MEDITERRANEAN PASTA RECIPE WITH CHICKEN

Steps:

• Brown the chicken: Heat 1 tablespoon of butter and 1 tablespoon of oil in a large straight sided skillet or a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and season generously with salt and pepper. Cook until golden brown, but not quite cooked through, about 4-6 minutes total. Remove chicken to a plate.
• Cook the vegetables: Reduce heat to medium. If your pan is dry, add remaining tablespoon of oil, if not omit the oil*. Add the sun-dried tomatoes and sauté 1 minute. Add in the garlic, Greek seasoning and crushed red pepper flakes. Cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Sprinkle the flour on the tomatoes and cook, stirring, for another 1 minute.
• Add in the liquid: Add in the broth* and half-and-half, whisking to combine. Increase heat to high.
• Add chicken and pasta: Add the spaghetti to the pot along with the chicken. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Cover and cook: Bring to a slow boil, stirring occasionally, then immediately reduce to a simmer. Cover and cook for 10-15 minutes, or until pasta is just al dente*.
• Finish pasta: Add in the artichoke hearts, olives, feta and oregano. Stir to combine and cook for 1-2 minute, or until feta is melted and pasta is cooked to your liking.
• Serve: Garnish with more feta, herbs, nuts and plenty of fresh lemon wedges. Enjoy!

SKINNY MEDITERRANEAN-STYLE CHICKEN AND PASTA

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.

ONE-POT MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN & PASTA

Steps:

• Slice zucchini lengthwise and cut across into half moons. Cut tomatoes and red pepper into larger dice. Mince garlic. Set all aside.
• Cut chicken breasts into bite-size pieces (about 1 inch - 2.5 cm each.) Set aside.
• Add olive oil to a large pot set on medium high heat and heat for a minute or two. Add chicken and sauté for approximately 10 minutes until lightly browned. Stir occasionally.
• Add prepared zucchini, tomatoes, red peppers and garlic to the same pot. Sprinkle with basil, oregano, rosemary, sea salt and black pepper. Stir and sauté 5-7 minutes over medium high heat until vegetables are just tender crisp. Leave in pot but remove from heat.
• Meanwhile, bring chicken broth and white wine to a boil in a separate pot over medium high heat. Stir in the pasta and use a spoon to push pasta down so it is submerged in the broth to ensure even cooking. Reduce heat to medium and cook according to package directions and until pasta is just al dente as it will be heated more in the next step. Stir during cooking to prevent pasta from sticking.
• Remove one cup (250 mL) of broth from the pasta pot to a medium bowl and set aside. Stir in cornstarch and whisk until no lumps remain.
• Add pasta with remaining liquid and cornstarch mixture to the chicken and vegetables. Stir and cook over medium heat a few minutes or until sauce thickens.
• To serve, sprinkle with shredded parmesan cheese. Garnish with chopped parsley (optional garnish).

MEDITERRANEAN BAKED CHICKEN WITH PASTA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Sprinkle all sides of eggplant with salt; let rest to release moisture, about 30 minutes. Rinse off the salt. Make deep, crisscross cuts through the eggplant flesh, leaving the skin intact.
• Place eggplant and zucchini on a baking sheet; drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil.
• Place chicken thighs in a baking dish. Combine 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil and balsamic vinegar in a bowl and drizzle over chicken. Cover with aluminum foil.
• Bake vegetables and chicken in the preheated oven until zucchini is tender, about 12 minutes. Remove the zucchini; continue baking until eggplant is soft and and chicken juices run clear, 13 to 17 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
• Heat the remaining olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook onions and garlic until onions are translucent, about 5 minutes. Add tomato sauce, basil, and pepper. Bring sauce to a boil. Cover; let simmer until flavors meld, about 30 minutes.
• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain. Pour sauce over the spaghetti. Place the chicken, eggplant, and zucchini on top.

MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN PASTA

Steps:

• Cook and drain pasta as directed on package.
• In 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook sausage in oil until browned. Stir in cooked pasta, frozen peas and pesto. Cook about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until heated through.
• Top with cheese and tomato. Cook over medium-low heat about 3 minutes or until cheese is melted.

MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN AND PASTA

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.

MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN PASTA

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. In a 6-qt. stockpot, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook and stir 4-6 minutes or until no longer pink. Remove from pot., In same pot, heat remaining oil over medium heat. Add red pepper and onion; cook and stir 4-5 minutes or until onion is tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add wine, sun-dried tomatoes and seasonings; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 5 minutes, stirring to loosen browned bits from pot., Add broth and artichoke hearts; return to a boil. Stir in spinach and chicken; cook just until spinach is wilted., Drain pasta; stir into chicken mixture. Stir in feta cheese. If desired, top servings with basil and Parmesan cheese.

MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN AND PASTA

Steps:

• In a skillet, brown chicken pieces on all sides. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat.
• Reduce the heat and saute onion, garlic, mushrooms, pepper zucchani in the juices for 3 minutes.
• Stir in tomatoes, breaking them up into small pieces. Add spices and bring the mixture to a boil.
• Return the chicken pieces and cover cooking gently for 15 minutes.
• Add the pasta, making sure the liquid covers the pasta. Cover the skillet and simmer on low for 10 minutes or until the pasta is cooked. Add tomato juice if the mixture becomes dry.