Mediterranean Chicken Pasta Skillet Quick Easy Food

MEDITERRANEAN PASTA RECIPE WITH CHICKEN

Steps:

• Brown the chicken: Heat 1 tablespoon of butter and 1 tablespoon of oil in a large straight sided skillet or a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and season generously with salt and pepper. Cook until golden brown, but not quite cooked through, about 4-6 minutes total. Remove chicken to a plate.
• Cook the vegetables: Reduce heat to medium. If your pan is dry, add remaining tablespoon of oil, if not omit the oil*. Add the sun-dried tomatoes and sauté 1 minute. Add in the garlic, Greek seasoning and crushed red pepper flakes. Cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Sprinkle the flour on the tomatoes and cook, stirring, for another 1 minute.
• Add in the liquid: Add in the broth* and half-and-half, whisking to combine. Increase heat to high.
• Add chicken and pasta: Add the spaghetti to the pot along with the chicken. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Cover and cook: Bring to a slow boil, stirring occasionally, then immediately reduce to a simmer. Cover and cook for 10-15 minutes, or until pasta is just al dente*.
• Finish pasta: Add in the artichoke hearts, olives, feta and oregano. Stir to combine and cook for 1-2 minute, or until feta is melted and pasta is cooked to your liking.
• Serve: Garnish with more feta, herbs, nuts and plenty of fresh lemon wedges. Enjoy!

MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN SKILLET DINNER

Steps:

• Combine 1/2 teaspoon oregano and 1/4 teaspoon pepper, adding salt if desired. Sprinkle evenly over top of chicken.
• Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken to pan, seasoned-side down. Cover and cook until browned, about 6 minutes. Turn chicken over, and top each breast with 2 lemon slices. Cover and cook 6 minutes or until a thermometer inserted in thickest part of chicken registers 165 degrees F. Place chicken on a plate; cover loosely to keep warm.
• Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in skillet over medium-high heat. Add sun-dried tomatoes and garlic; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Add rice, chicken stock, remaining 1/2 teaspoon oregano, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper to skillet. Gradually add spinach, stirring gently until spinach wilts. Nestle chicken breasts back in skillet. Sprinkle with cheese and pine nuts.

MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN & PASTA SKILLET - QUICK & EASY

Steps:

• Heat oil in wide skillet.
• Add chicken and saute' over medium-high heat, about 10 minutes.
• Stir in tomatoes, chickpeas, olives, pesto, and cooked ziti. Cook until ingredients are heated through.
• Remove from heat and gently stir in 1/2 of the Mozzarella. Sprinkle with the remaining; cover pan. Let stand for 2 or 3 minutes - Until the cheese is melted.
• If desired, sprinkle with red pepper flakes.
• Garnish with parsley just before serving.
• Serve family-style - Straight from the skillet.
• Cook's Tips: (1) Add asparagus to this "Quick Fix Meal" with great results. (2) To get the best results from your skillet, be sure to stir often and thoroughly.

MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN PASTA

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.

MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN

Steps:

• Cook rice as directed on package.
• While rice is cooking, heat large nonstick skillet sprayed with cooking spray on medium heat. Add chicken and onions; sprinkle with oregano. Cook chicken 3 minute on each side or until chicken is lightly browned on both sides and onions are crisp-tender.
• Add tomatoes, dressing and garlic; stir gently. Continue to cook 4 to 6 minute or until chicken is cooked through (165ºF), turning chicken after 3 minute Stir in olives.
• Serve chicken over rice with sauce.

MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN AND PASTA

Steps:

• In a skillet, brown chicken pieces on all sides. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat.
• Reduce the heat and saute onion, garlic, mushrooms, pepper zucchani in the juices for 3 minutes.
• Stir in tomatoes, breaking them up into small pieces. Add spices and bring the mixture to a boil.
• Return the chicken pieces and cover cooking gently for 15 minutes.
• Add the pasta, making sure the liquid covers the pasta. Cover the skillet and simmer on low for 10 minutes or until the pasta is cooked. Add tomato juice if the mixture becomes dry.

MEDITERRANEAN SKILLET

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large skillet over moderate heat
• Add chicken pieces and season with salt and pepper
• When the chicken pieces start to brown, add potatoes, garlic, onions and red pepper and season with a bit more salt and pepper
• Continue browning chicken and vegetables for about 10 minutes, stirring often
• Add wine and allow to bubble for a couple of minutes
• Add basil, oregano, thyme, tomatoes (squash these a bit first) and paprika
• Cover and reduce heat to low
• Cook for 30 minutes, covered, stirring occasionally, or until potatoes are tender and chicken is fully cooked
• Remove from heat and add spinach, stirring to combine
• Serve immediately with crusty baguettes and alioli

MEDITERRANEAN PASTA

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add linguine and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
• Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble and set aside.
• Season chicken with salt. Stir chicken with bacon in a large skillet or saucepan. Add tomatoes and rosemary, and simmer 20 minutes. Stir in feta cheese, olives and artichoke hearts and cook until heated through. Toss with fresh cooked pasta and serve warm. Garnished with extra feta if desired.

MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN AND PASTA

Steps:

• Drain the artichokes reserving the marinade. Cut any large pieces in half and set aside.
• In a large skillet heat the oil over med-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until no longer pink then add the garlic and cook till the chicken has browned to desired doneness.
• Add the reserved marinade, broth and wine; and if using the dried oregano. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer, covered for 10 minutes. Stir in the artichokes and olives; simmer for 5 to 10 minutes;add the hot cooked pasta and simmer for 10 minutes or until sauce is absorbed; (at this point the orignal recipe called for the dish to be served over the pasta with the sauce poured over it, however I felt the sauce was to thin and didn't stick well to the pasta).
• Serve with the crumbled feta cheese.
• Great with a salad.