Skinny Mediterranean Style Chicken And Pasta 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 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.

SKINNY MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN PANINI

Steps:

• For the sandwich spread: In a small bowl, combine dried tomatoes and the boiling water. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes. Transfer undrained tomato mixture to a food processor. Add roasted red peppers, balsamic vinegar, oregano, garlic, and black pepper. Cover and process until smooth.
• Lightly coat an unheated panini griddle, covered indoor electric grill, or large nonstick skillet with nonstick cooking spray. Heat according to manufacturer's directions or preheat over medium heat. Add chicken. If using griddle or grill, close lid and grill for 6 to 7 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink. (If using skillet, cook chicken for 10 to 12 minutes or until no longer pink, turning once.) Cool chicken slightly; split each chicken piece in half horizontally and cut crosswise into 2-inch-wide slices.
• Spread the sandwich spread on cut sides of rolls. Place chicken on the roll bottoms. Using a vegetable peeler, cut very thin lengthwise strips from the zucchini. Place zucchini strips on top of the chicken. Place roll tops on top of the zucchini, spread sides down. Press down lightly. Lightly coat the top and bottom of each sandwich with nonstick cooking spray.
• Place sandwiches on griddle, grill, or skillet, adding in batches if necessary. If using griddle or grill, close lid and grill for 2 to 3 minutes or until bread is toasted. (If using skillet, place a heavy saucepan or skillet on top of sandwiches. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes or until bottoms are toasted. Carefully remove saucepan or top skillet-it may be hot. Turn sandwiches; top again with the saucepan or skillet. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes more or until bread is toasted.)

MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN FETTUCCINE

Steps:

• In a large nonstick skillet, brown chicken in oil. Remove and keep warm. In the same skillet, saute the onion, celery and garlic until tender. Add the tomatoes, wine or broth, oregano, basil, sugar, pepper, salt, bay leaves and chicken; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally., Meanwhile, cook fettuccine according to package directions. Uncover chicken mixture; simmer 10 minutes longer or until chicken juices run clear. Discard bay leaves. Drain fettuccine; top with chicken and sauce. Sprinkle with feta cheese and olives.

SKINNY MEDITERRANEAN-STYLE CHICKEN AND PASTA

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.

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 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.

MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN PASTA

Steps:

• Heat oil in large nonstick skillet on medium heat. Add chicken; cook 3 to 4 min. on each side or until browned on both sides.
• Stir in contents of Pasta and Seasoning pouches and water. Reduce heat to medium; cover. Cook 7 to 9 min. or until pasta is tender.
• Remove chicken from skillet. Add dressing, tomatoes and onions to skillet; stir. Top with chicken; cover. Cook 5 min. or until heated through. Sprinkle with Parmesan, feta and oregano.

JOSH'S SKINNY CHICKEN PASTA

Steps:

• Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; add red bell pepper, green bell pepper, and onion. Cook and stir until onion begins to brown, about 5 minutes.
• Season chicken with garlic powder, salt, and pepper; add to skillet. Cook until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 4 to 5 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Remove chicken from skillet and slice thinly.
• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain; return to pot.
• Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic; stir until starting to brown, about 3 minutes. Whisk in flour; stir frequently to dissolve lumps and avoid burning, 2 to 3 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low; stir yogurt into flour mixture. Add broth slowly until sauce is thinned, about 3 minutes. Add Parmesan cheese and blue cheese; stir until melted.
• Stir peppers and onions into sauce; season with salt and pepper. Pour sauce over pasta; stir to coat. Mix in chicken.