Lunch / Dinner
Creamy Greek Pasta with Chicken
The weeknight dinner conondrum can drive any family batty. Here's a simple Creamy Greek Pasta with chicken that's rich and warm, while also bringing bright fresh flavor to the table. We’re all about using up things that we have stored in our pantry. If you have an open box of pasta on your shelf, go ahead and use that instead.
Ingredients
COOK:
TOSS:
STIR IN:
OFF HEAT, STIR IN:
Instructions
Cook penne in a pot of boiling salted water according to package directions; drain.
Toss chicken with oregano, salt, and pepper. Heat 1 Tbsp. oil in a sauté pan over medium-high. Add chicken and sauté until cooked through, 5 minutes; transfer to a plate. Add remaining 1 Tbsp. oil to pan; stir in onion and sauté over medium heat until soft, 2–3 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, 1 minute.
Stir in broth, milk, and neufchatel; heat until neufchatel is melted and sauce is warmed through, 3–4 minutes. Stir in zest, chicken, and penne, and simmer until heated through; season with salt and pepper.
Off heat, stir in tomatoes, cucumber, parsley, and olives. Top servings with feta.
Nutritional Facts
Nutritional Facts
Per serving
Calories: 536
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 22g 33%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 105mg 35%
Sodium 716mg 29%
Carbs 50g 16%
Protein 40g
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.