Description
This Mediterranean Pasta has angel hair pasta tossed in a flavorful Greek sauce with juicy marinated chicken, tomatoes, spinach, olives, lemon juice, feta, and garlic. It’s all made in one pot for a super easy meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ¼ lbs. boneless skinless chicken breast
- 3 teaspoons lemon pepper seasoning
- 1 cup Greek salad dressing (divided)
- 2 ¼ cups chicken broth
- ½ chicken bouillon cube
- ¾ cup half and half
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil (can sub olive oil)
- ½ cup dry white wine
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- ½ lb. angel hair pasta
- 3 cups packed baby spinach
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes (halved)
- ½ cup kalamata olives
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- ¾ cup feta cheese
Instructions
- Slice the chicken in half lengthwise to create two thinner slices. Cover with saran wrap and use a meat tenderizer to pound each side until it’s about ½-inch thick. Pat completely dry and season each side with lemon pepper seasoning.
- Transfer to a gallon freezer bag along with 2/3 cup Greek dressing. Seal out the air and marinate at room temperature for 20 minutes.
- While the chicken marinates, combine the chicken broth, chicken bouillon, half and half, and remaining 1/3 cup Greek dressing in a large measuring cup with a spout. Measure out remaining ingredients before beginning.
- Heat olive oil in a deep, 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and discard the remaining marinade. Sear for 3-4 minutes per side, until golden and cooked through. Remove and let rest for 10 minutes, then cut into smaller strips.
- Dab away excess oil from the skillet. Add the wine and set the heat to medium. Use a silicone spatula to clean the bottom and sides of the skillet, this will add more flavor to the sauce. Reduce by nearly half, about 3 minutes.
- Add the butter and the garlic and cook for 2 minutes. Add the chicken broth/half and half mixture.
- Bring the liquid to a boil and add the pasta. Bring back to a gentle boil and cook for 3 minutes. Use kitchen tongs throughout cooking to toss the pasta and prevent sticking.
- Add the spinach, tomatoes, and olives and stir to combine. Cook for 1 more minute. Reduce heat to low and add the chicken and lemon juice. Stir to combine and heat through.
- Add the feta and stir to combine, it will melt slightly, but some texture will remain. The pasta and sauce will continue to thicken upon standing. Remove from heat and serve!
Notes
- Use olive oil instead of avocado oil if preferred.
- Dry white wine can be substituted with additional chicken broth.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: One Pot
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 487
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 31 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
Keywords: Mediterranean Pasta