MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN PASTA

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For special days, I make this cheesy pasta bake loaded with chicken and all sorts of veggies. Want a vegetarian version? Use vegetable stock and garbanzo beans. -Liz Bellville, Havelock, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 package (12 ounces) uncooked tricolor spiral pasta
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 large sweet red pepper, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, peeled and thinly sliced
1 cup white wine or reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/4 cup julienned soft sun-dried tomatoes (not packed in oil)
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 can (14 ounces) water-packed quartered artichoke hearts, drained
1 package (6 ounces) fresh baby spinach
1 cup (4 ounces) crumbled feta cheese
Thinly sliced fresh basil leaves and shaved Parmesan cheese, optional

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 357 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 39mg cholesterol, Sodium 609mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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This dish was very easy to make and it was so delicious! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the pasta was al dente. The sauce was flavorful and had just the right amount of spice. I will definitely be making this dish again.


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This dish was a bit too bland for me, but my husband loved it. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the pasta was al dente. The sauce was flavorful, but it could have used a bit more spice. I will definitely be making this dish again, but I will add


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I made this dish for my family last night and they loved it! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the pasta was al dente. The sauce was flavorful and had just the right amount of spice. I will definitely be making this dish again.


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This dish was very easy to make and it was so delicious! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the pasta was al dente. The sauce was flavorful and had just the right amount of spice. I will definitely be making this dish again.


murad ali
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This dish was a bit too spicy for me, but my husband loved it. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the pasta was al dente. The sauce was flavorful, but it could have used a bit less spice. I will definitely be making this dish again, but I will redu


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I made this dish for my family last night and they loved it! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the pasta was al dente. The sauce was flavorful and had just the right amount of spice. I will definitely be making this dish again.


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This dish was very easy to make and it was so delicious! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the pasta was al dente. The sauce was flavorful and had just the right amount of spice. I will definitely be making this dish again.


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This dish was a bit too bland for me, but my husband loved it. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the pasta was al dente. The sauce was flavorful, but it could have used a bit more spice. I will definitely be making this dish again, but I will add


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I made this dish for my family last night and they loved it! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the pasta was al dente. The sauce was flavorful and had just the right amount of spice. I will definitely be making this dish again.


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This dish was very easy to make and it was so delicious! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the pasta was al dente. The sauce was flavorful and had just the right amount of spice. I will definitely be making this dish again.


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This dish was a bit too spicy for me, but my husband loved it. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the pasta was al dente. The sauce was flavorful, but it could have used a bit less spice. I will definitely be making this dish again, but I will redu


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I made this dish for a party last weekend and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the pasta was al dente. The sauce was flavorful and had just the right amount of spice. I will definitely be making this dish


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This dish was easy to make and so delicious! I loved the combination of flavors. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the pasta was al dente. The sauce was flavorful and had the perfect amount of spice. I will definitely be making this again.


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I made this dish last night and it was a hit with my family! The chicken was juicy and tender, and the pasta was cooked to perfection. The sauce was flavorful and had just the right amount of spice. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Rana A R
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the pasta was al dente. The sauce was flavorful and had the perfect amount of spice. I will definitely be making this again.