SKINNY MEDITERRANEAN-STYLE CHICKEN AND PASTA

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44% fewer calories • 76% less fat • 83% less sat fat than the original recipe. Have a few minutes? Create a taste of the Mediterranean with deliciously easy ingredients.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups uncooked multigrain penne pasta (6 oz)
2 teaspoons olive or canola oil
1 small onion, chopped (1/3 cup)
2 medium zucchini, cut in half lengthwise, then cut crosswise into 1/4-inch slices
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 cups 3/4-inch pieces cooked chicken breast
1 can (14.5 oz) Muir Glen™ organic no salt added diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (8 oz) Muir Glen™ organic tomato sauce
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
1/4 cup pitted Kalamata olives, quartered lengthwise
3/4 cup crumbled reduced-fat feta cheese (3 oz)

Steps:

  • In 4-quart Dutch oven, cook and drain pasta as directed on package, omitting salt. Return to Dutch oven; cover to keep warm.
  • Meanwhile, in 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion; cook 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender. Add zucchini and garlic; cook 2 minutes. Stir in chicken, tomatoes, tomato sauce, oregano and basil. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until zucchini is tender and mixture is hot. Stir in olives.
  • Pour chicken mixture over pasta. Top with feta cheese; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270, Carbohydrate 29 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fiber 4 g, Protein 23 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 540 mg, Sugar 7 g, TransFat 0 g

Cynthia Nyaswa
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I always have leftover chicken from Sunday dinner and this is a great way to use it up.


Jm Rakib hasan
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I'm not a big fan of Mediterranean food, but I really enjoyed this dish. The flavors were subtle and the chicken was cooked perfectly.


Dhanmaya Budha
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the pasta and the chicken and they don't even notice the vegetables.


Brenda Amunrud
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I always have leftover chicken from Sunday dinner and this is a great way to use it up.


Shuman Saru
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I'm not a big fan of Mediterranean food, but I really enjoyed this dish. The flavors were subtle and the chicken was cooked perfectly.


Amal Mehmood
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the pasta and the chicken and they don't even notice the vegetables.


Mariama Kamara
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I always have leftover chicken from Sunday dinner and this is a great way to use it up.


Javed Chandio
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I'm not a big fan of Mediterranean food, but I really enjoyed this dish. The flavors were subtle and the chicken was cooked perfectly.


Moon Jawed
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the pasta and the chicken and they don't even notice the vegetables.


Makoto Narukami
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I always have leftover chicken from Sunday dinner and this is a great way to use it up.


John Hidy
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I'm not a big fan of Mediterranean food, but I really enjoyed this dish. The flavors were subtle and the chicken was cooked perfectly.


Rolio1968
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the pasta and the chicken and they don't even notice the vegetables.


Beauty Angel
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I love the flavors in this dish. The lemon and the herbs really brighten up the chicken and pasta.


nime khan
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This dish is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make and it's healthy too.


Astley Tanaka
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I'm always looking for new pasta recipes and this one is definitely a keeper. It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family.


De Gentle
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I always have leftover chicken from Sunday dinner and this is a great way to use it up.


walifah ridah
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I'm not a big fan of chicken, but I really enjoyed this dish. The sauce was flavorful and the chicken was cooked perfectly.


Ariyan faruk
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I made this dish for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it.


sana jawaid
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Knawaja Freed
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This chicken and pasta dish was a hit with my family! The flavors were amazing and it was so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.