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Mediterranean-style Olive Oil Garlic Pasta with Chicken

This healthy chicken pasta dish is full of fresh flavours with herbs, spinach, grape tomatoes, red pepper and basil.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 2
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 440

Ingredients
  

  • 4 oz pasta
  • 1-8 oz boneless, skinless hormone/antibiotic free chicken breast
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • salt and pepper
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 shallot, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1/2 red pepper, chopped
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 4 oz (125 g.) grape tomatoes
  • 1/4 tsp thyme
  • 1/4 tsp oregano
  • 1/4 tsp basil
  • 1 cup fresh organic spinach
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • 2 tbsp feta cheese, crumbled for garnishing
  • 2 tbsp fresh basil or parsley for garnishing

Equipment

  • 1 medium skillet

Method
 

  1. Fill a medium sauce pot with water, once it comes to a boil, add salt and pasta. Follow instructions on package and cook until al denta. 
  2. Using a sharp knife, cut chicken breast in half diagonally. Place between saran wrap and pound with a mallet or rolling pin to about ½ inch thickness. Season with salt and pepper.
  3. In a medium size skillet, over medium-high heat, add 2 tablespoons of olive oil and pan-sear chicken pieces on each side for about 4-5 minutes until golden. Transfer to a plate, and slice before adding back to the skillet.
  4. Sauté the shallots and garlic for about 2 minutes and add a tablespoon of olive oil if needed. Then stir in red pepper and the remaining olive oil, grape tomatoes, thyme, oregano, and basil. Simmer on medium-low heat for about 4 minutes until softened. Then add spinach at the last minute. Season with salt and pepper.
  5. Add pasta to skillet and toss until the pasta is coated with the olive oil and vegetables. Then add the sliced chicken to warm.
  6. Garnish with feta cheese, fresh basil or parsley.

Nutrition

Calories: 440kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 8gFat: 43gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 30gCholesterol: 17mgSodium: 167mgPotassium: 269mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 2377IUVitamin C: 45mgCalcium: 36mgIron: 1mg

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