Description
A delightful dish combining tender chicken, fresh spinach, and creamy feta cheese, all tossed together with penne pasta.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
- 8 ounces penne pasta
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup baby spinach
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Begin by bringing a large pot of salted water to a boil. Once boiling, add the penne pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Once hot, add the diced chicken and cook until browned and cooked through.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the cherry tomatoes, baby spinach, oregano, and basil. Cook until the spinach is wilted and the tomatoes are softened, about 3-4 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Combine the cooked penne pasta with the chicken and vegetable mixture. Toss to combine.
- Serve topped with crumbled feta cheese and garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
To avoid mushy pasta, do not overcook it. Use fresh herbs for better flavor, and don’t skip the feta for added creaminess.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg