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19) Mediterranean Chicken Pasta with Olives and Feta

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 1 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz pasta penne or rotini
  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast cut into bite-size pieces
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 3/4 cup pitted Kalamata olives halved
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta
  • 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley chopped, for garnish

Method
 

  1. Cook pasta according to package; reserve 1/2 cup pasta water and drain.
  2. Season chicken with salt, pepper, and oregano. Sauté in olive oil until golden and cooked through, about 6–8 minutes. Remove and set aside.
  3. In same pan, cook onion until soft, add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
  4. Add tomatoes, olives, broth, and lemon juice; simmer 3–4 minutes to meld flavors.
  5. Return chicken and add pasta; toss with feta and reserved pasta water to loosen sauce.
  6. Adjust seasoning, sprinkle parsley, and serve warm.