Mediterranean Chicken Pasta Skillet Quick Easy
Whip up a hearty, flavor-packed dinner in just 35 minutes with this Mediterranean Chicken Pasta Skillet! Perfect for busy weeknights, this one-pan recipe combines tender chicken, vibrant cherry tomatoes, briny Kalamata olives, and nutrient-rich spinach with a kick of garlic and oregano. The penne pasta cooks directly in a savory chicken broth, absorbing all the rich Mediterranean flavors without any extra pots to clean. Finished with a sprinkle of creamy, tangy feta cheese, this dish is as comforting as it is easy to prepare. Bursting with wholesome ingredients and zesty, sun-kissed taste, this quick and easy Mediterranean skillet is a family-friendly meal that’s destined to become a staple.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 0.5 cup pitted Kalamata olives, sliced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 8 ounces penne pasta, uncooked
- 3 cups baby spinach
- 0.5 cup feta cheese, crumbled
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and add them to the skillet.
Cook the chicken for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside.
In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the cherry tomatoes, Kalamata olives, and dried oregano. Stir well and cook for another 2-3 minutes until the tomatoes begin to soften.
Pour in the chicken broth and bring it to a boil.
Add the uncooked penne pasta to the skillet. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is al dente and most of the liquid has been absorbed.
Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and stir in the baby spinach. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the spinach wilts.
Remove the skillet from the heat and sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese on top.
Serve warm and enjoy your Mediterranean Chicken Pasta Skillet.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2454 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 94.1 g | 121% | |
| Saturated Fat | 28.7 g | 144% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 486 mg | 162% | |
| Sodium | 6072 mg | 264% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 202.9 g | 74% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.8 g | 64% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.9 g | ||
| Protein | 199.5 g | 399% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 920 mg | 71% | |
| Iron | 16.2 mg | 90% | |
| Potassium | 3001 mg | 64% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
