PASTA WITH CHICKEN, SPINACH, TOMATOES, AND FETA CHEESE
Categories Chicken Pasta Vegetable Salad Dinner Side Grill/Barbecue Quick & Easy Healthy
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions; drain.
- Meanwhile, lightly coat the rack of an indoor electric grill with cooking spray. Preheat grill. Place chicken on grill rack. If using a grill with a cover, close lid. Grill until chicken is no longer pink (170 degrees F). (For a covered grill, allow about 6 minutes. For an uncovered grill, allow 12 to 15 minutes, turning once halfway through grilling.) Cut chicken into bite-size pieces.
- For dressing, in a small bowl whisk together 3 tablespoons oil, vinegar, orange peel, orange juice, honey, mustard, salt, and pepper; set aside.
- In a 5- to 6-quart Dutch oven heat 1 teaspoon oil over medium-high heat. Add tomatoes and garlic; cook for 1 minute, stirring frequently. Stir in pasta and chicken; remove from heat.
- Gradually add spinach and dressing to chicken mixture, tossing gently until spinach is slightly wilted. Transfer mixture to a serving bowl. Sprinkle with cheese and pine nuts.
- **GRILL PAN DIRECTIONS: Place each chicken breast half between two pieces of plastic wrap. Using the flat side of a meat mallet, pound chicken lightly until about 1/2 inch thick. Remove plastic wrap. Coat a grill pan with nonstick cooking spray; heat pan over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook for 10 to 12 minutes or until no longer pink (170 degrees F), turning
- **To assemble the salad as shown in the photo, toss pasta with chicken and transfer to a large serving bowl. Heat the dressing before tossing with the spinach and tomato mixture; transfer to the serving bowl. Sprinkle with cheese and pine nuts.
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Ebube Onuoha
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a potluck or party. It's easy to make ahead of time and it always gets rave reviews.
Ishaq Kahan
[email protected]This was an easy and delicious recipe. I used boneless, skinless chicken thighs and cooked them in a skillet with olive oil. I added the spinach, tomatoes, and feta cheese towards the end of cooking. The whole dish came together in about 30 minutes.
Autumn Wishon
[email protected]This dish was delicious! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful and creamy. I will definitely be making this again.
Moses Lindie
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.
Kosmic Pheonix
[email protected]I love this recipe because it's so versatile. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your taste. I often add mushrooms or zucchini to the dish.
TwoFeatherZ
[email protected]This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the spinach and tomatoes in this dish.
KuBer KarKee
[email protected]I've made this dish several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The chicken is always cooked perfectly and the sauce is so flavorful.
Farukul Islam
[email protected]This is one of my favorite recipes. It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. I usually add a little bit of garlic and oregano to the sauce.
Carlvin Smith
[email protected]I made this dish for a potluck and it was a big success. Everyone loved it! I especially liked the combination of the chicken, spinach, and tomatoes.
slava horvathova
[email protected]This was an easy and delicious recipe. I used boneless, skinless chicken breasts and cooked them in a skillet with olive oil. I added the spinach, tomatoes, and feta cheese towards the end of cooking. The whole dish came together in about 30 minutes.
Kaitlyn Dean
[email protected]This dish was a hit with my family! The chicken was tender and juicy, the spinach and tomatoes added a fresh and flavorful touch, and the feta cheese added a nice salty, tangy flavor. I will definitely be making this dish again.