Greek Penne and Chicken

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Brief

Prep 20 mins

Cook: 30 mins

Total: 50 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Greek Penne and Chicken

Ingredients

1 (16 ounce) package penne pasta

1 ½ tablespoons butter

½ cup chopped red onion

2 cloves garlic

minced

1 pound skinless

boneless chicken breast halves - cut into bite-size pieces

1 (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts in water

1 tomato

chopped

½ cup crumbled feta cheese

3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

2 tablespoons lemon juice

1 teaspoon dried oregano

salt to taste

ground black pepper to taste

Greek Stuffed Tomatoes and Peppers (Yemista)

World Cuisine

Directions

Step 1

In a large pot with boiling salted water cook penne pasta until al dente. Drain.

Step 2

Meanwhile in a large skillet over medium-high heat melt butter add onion and garlic and cook for 2 minutes. Add chopped chicken and continue cooking stirring occasionally until golden brown about 5 to 6 minutes.

Step 3

Reduce heat to medium- low. Drain and chop artichoke hearts and add them chopped tomato feta cheese fresh parsley lemon juice dried oregano and drained penne pasta to the large skillet. Cook until heated through about 2 to 3 minutes.

Step 4

Season with salt and ground black pepper. Serve warm.

Nutritional Information

Greek Penne and Chicken

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 684.7

% Daily Value *

Protein: 47g 94%

Carbohydrates: 96.2g 31%

Dietary Fiber: 7.1g 29%

Sugars: 5.6g

Fat: 13.2g 20%

Saturated Fat: 6.7g 33%

Cholesterol: 94mg 31%

Vitamin A Iu: 920IU 18%

Niacin Equivalents: 25.9mg 200%

Vitamin B6: 0.9mg 58%

Vitamin C: 24mg 40%

Folate: 24.7mcg 6%

Calcium: 155mg 16%

Iron: 4.9mg 27%

Magnesium: 98mg 35%

Potassium: 654.5mg 18%

Sodium: 826.5mg 33%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 16%

Calories From Fat: 119

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.