SPINACH-FETA CHICKEN PENNE

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I wanted a light sauce for pasta, so I cooked tomatoes with garlic, wine and olive oil. It's a blockbuster combo for seafood, too. -Geralyn Sipos, Blandon, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 package (12 ounces) whole wheat penne pasta
1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/4-in.-thick strips
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup dry white wine or additional broth
6 plum tomatoes, chopped
2 cups fresh baby spinach
3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

  • In a 6-qt. stockpot, cook pasta according to package directions. Drain; return to pot., Meanwhile, toss chicken with 2 tablespoons oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper. In a large skillet, cook and stir chicken, half at a time, over medium-high heat 3-5 minutes or until no longer pink; remove from pan., In same skillet, heat remaining oil over medium heat. Add garlic; cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until tender. Add broth and wine. Bring to a boil, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan; cook 2 minutes. Stir in tomatoes and remaining salt; cook until tomatoes are softened. Stir in spinach until wilted., Add chicken and tomato mixture to pasta; heat through, tossing to combine. Serve with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 455 calories, Fat 13g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 70mg cholesterol, Sodium 552mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 36g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Piotr Stefanski
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This was a great recipe! I used whole wheat penne and it turned out great. The spinach and feta added a nice flavor to the dish. I will definitely be making this again.


Emily Matzke
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit! The flavors were amazing and the chicken was so tender. I will definitely be making this again.


bucky maxwell
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This dish was delicious! I made it for my family and they loved it. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the spinach and feta added a great flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Parmeshwori Shrestha
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I love this recipe! It is so easy to make and it always turns out great. I have made it several times and it is always a hit with my family and friends.


fadel mighty
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This was a great recipe! I used whole wheat penne and it turned out great. The spinach and feta added a nice flavor to the dish. I will definitely be making this again.


Faraz Jan
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit! The flavors were amazing and the chicken was so tender. I will definitely be making this again.


Margaret Carson
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This dish was delicious! I made it for my family and they loved it. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the spinach and feta added a great flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Sakhawat Hossein
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I love this recipe! It is so easy to make and it always turns out great. I have made it several times and it is always a hit with my family and friends.


Hassam Ali
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This was a great recipe! I used whole wheat penne and it turned out great. The spinach and feta added a nice flavor to the dish. I will definitely be making this again.


Jude Tobage
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit! The flavors were amazing and the chicken was so tender. I will definitely be making this again.


Narayan Nepal
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This dish was delicious! I made it for my family and they loved it. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the spinach and feta added a great flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Crispin Belle
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I love this recipe! It is so easy to make and it always turns out great. I have made it several times and it is always a hit with my family and friends.


Reese Burries
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This was a great recipe! I used whole wheat penne and it turned out great. The spinach and feta added a nice flavor to the dish. I will definitely be making this again.


brianda gonzalez
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit! The flavors were amazing and the chicken was so tender. I will definitely be making this again.


MD Bhadon Shordar
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This dish was delicious! I made it for my family and they loved it. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the spinach and feta added a great flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Hussain Bakhsh mazari
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I love this recipe! It is so easy to make and it always turns out great. I have made it several times and it is always a hit with my family and friends.


Dominc Ketter
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This was a great recipe! I used whole wheat penne and it turned out great. The spinach and feta added a nice flavor to the dish. I will definitely be making this again.


Kelvin Jimmy
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit with my family! The spinach and feta added a great flavor to the chicken and pasta. I will definitely be making this again.


Tinda Tinda
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The flavors were so well-balanced, and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.