Greek Macaroni & Cheese With Chicken Recipe

Name: Greek Macaroni & Cheese With Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 3/4 lb.); 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more for salting the pasta water; ½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; ¼ cup all-purpose flour; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic (about 2 large cloves); 3 medium tomatoes, diced (2 cups); 1 lb farfalle pasta (bow-tie); 5 packed cups fresh spinach leaves, washed and stems trimmed (about 8 oz. or 2 bunches); 1 ½ tablespoons chopped fresh oregano leaves or 1 tsp.dried oregano; 2 cups dry white wine, such as Chardonnay; 1 ½ cups crumbled feta cheese (about 7 oz.); 1 cup pitted kalamata olives or 1 cup other black olives; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese, for garnish

Servings: persons

2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 3/4 lb.)
1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more for salting the pasta water
½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
¼ cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic (about 2 large cloves)
3 medium tomatoes, diced (2 cups)
1 lb farfalle pasta (bow-tie)
5 packed cups fresh spinach leaves, washed and stems trimmed (about 8 oz. or 2 bunches)
1 ½ tablespoons chopped fresh oregano leaves or 1 tsp.dried oregano
2 cups dry white wine, such as Chardonnay
1 ½ cups crumbled feta cheese (about 7 oz.)
1 cup pitted kalamata olives or 1 cup other black olives
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
¼ cup grated parmesan cheese, for garnish

1
Cut chicken into 2 by 1/2-inch strips Arrange the strips in a single layer on a plate or baking sheet (this makes it easier to season and dredge them).
2
Sprinkle evenly with 1/4 teaspoons salt and 1/8 teaspoons black pepper.
3
Place the flour in a shallow bowl, and dredge the chicken in flour on both sides.
4
Place a large (12- to 14-inch) saute pan over high heat for a couple of minutes.
5
When hot, add the olive oil, swirl the pan to coat, and add the chicken strips in a single layer.
6
Cook in batches if needed.
7
Cook until slightly browned, about 1 minute.
8
Turn the pieces or stir them so they brown evenly, about 1-1/2 minutes more.
9
Reduce the heat to medium-high.
10
Push the chicken strips to the side of the pan as they continue to cook, and add the garlic.
11
Cook just until fragrant, about 1 minute, but do not let it brown or it will taste bitter.
12
Add the tomatoes, season with 1/4 teaspoons salt and 1/8 teaspoons black pepper, and cook until they start to give off their juices, about 2 minutes.
13
Meanwhile, bring a medium (6- to 8-quart) pot of water to a boil.
14
Salt it generously (it should taste like the sea).
15
Stir in the pasta and cook according to the package directions.
16
Drain (but dont rinse, or youll rinse away starches that will help thicken the sauce) and return to the empty pot.
17
Add the spinach, oregano, remaining 1/2 teaspoons salt, and remaining 1/4 teaspoons black pepper to the pan with the tomatoes.
18
Stir until the spinach has wilted, about 5 minutes.
19
Add the wine to the pan, stirring to scrape up any browned bits, and cook over medium-high heat until reduced slightly and the chicken is cooked through, about 10 minutes.
20
Add the feta and olives to the pan, stirring well to incorporate.
21
Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the butter, a tablespoon at a time, until the sauce has thickened slightly.
22
(Careful!
23
Your pan cant be too hot or the butter and sauce will separate and look oily.
24
If that happens, take the sauce off the heat and add more feta to help the sauce bind together.
25
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26
Stir the sauce into the cooked and drained pasta in the pot.
27
Place over medium heat and simmer for 2 minutes to thicken the sauce and allow the pasta to absorb the flavors, stirring now and then.
28
Serve in individual bowls topped with Parmesan cheese.

909

kcal

Calories

Fat

104

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 3/4 lb.), 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more for salting the pasta water, ½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper, ¼ cup all-purpose flour, and more.

Yes, Greek Macaroni & Cheese With Chicken falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Greek Macaroni & Cheese With Chicken

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