Spinach-Feta Chicken Penne Recipe

Name: Spinach-Feta Chicken Penne
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 package (12 ounces) whole wheat penne pasta; 1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/4-in.-thick strips; 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth; 1/2 cup dry white wine or additional broth; 6 plum tomatoes, chopped; 2 cups fresh baby spinach; 3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese

Servings: persons

1 package (12 ounces) whole wheat penne pasta
1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/4-in.-thick strips
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup dry white wine or additional broth
6 plum tomatoes, chopped
2 cups fresh baby spinach
3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese

1
In a 6-qt. stockpot, cook pasta according to package directions. Drain; return to pot.
2
Meanwhile, toss chicken with 2 tablespoons oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper. In a large skillet, cook and stir chicken, half at a time, over medium-high heat 3-5 minutes or until no longer pink; remove from pan.
3
In same skillet, heat remaining oil over medium heat. Add garlic; cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until tender. Add broth and wine. Bring to a boil, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan; cook 2 minutes. Stir in tomatoes and remaining salt; cook until tomatoes are softened. Stir in spinach until wilted.
4
Add chicken and tomato mixture to pasta; heat through, tossing to combine. Serve with cheese.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 package (12 ounces) whole wheat penne pasta, 1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/4-in.-thick strips, 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided, 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided, and more.

Yes, Spinach-Feta Chicken Penne falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Spinach-Feta Chicken Penne

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