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Greek Chicken Pasta Toss

 

 

A Mediterranean feel...
 

½ lb 

 

rotini (or other short pasta)

 

2 Tbs 

 

extra-virgin olive oil, divided

 

1 lb 

 

skinless boneless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips

 

¼ tsp 

 

salt

 

¼ tsp 

 

coarsely ground black pepper

 

3 cloves 

 

garlic, thinly sliced

 

1 tsp 

 

dried oregano

 

7 ounce 

 

jar roasted red peppers, drained and thinly sliced

 

14 ounce 

 

can artichoke hearts, drained and quartered

 

1 pint 

 

cherry tomatoes, halved

 

2 Tbs 

 

fresh lemon juice

 

2 ounces 

 

feta cheese

 

2 Tbs 

 

grated Parmesan cheese

 

 

1

Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Add rotini and cook according to package directions; drain.

2

Heat 1 Tablespoon of the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle the chicken with salt and pepper and add to the skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned and cooked through, 6-7 minutes.

3

Remove the chicken and add the remaining 1 Tablespoon oil to the skillet, along with the garlic and oregano; cook 30 seconds. Add the roasted peppers, artichoke hearts and tomatoes; cook until the tomatoes start to soften, about 3 minutes. Add the lemon juice and the reserved chicken and cook 1 minute longer. Transfer to a large bowl and add the pasta, feta, and Parmesan cheese. Toss well. Serve warm or at room temperature.

 

Servings: 4

 

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