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Easy Mediterranean Chicken Pasta
Penne with grilled chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, and spinach is a satisfying Mediterranean diet dinner. Easy 30-minute meal the family will love today.
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Prep Time
15 min
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Cook Time
20 min
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Servings
4
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Difficulty
easy
🥘 Ingredients
Pasta
- 12 oz penne pasta
- 2 chicken breasts, grilled and sliced
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1/4 cup Parmesan
- Red pepper flakes
📝 Instructions
- 1
Cook penne until al dente. Reserve 1 cup pasta water and drain.
- 2
Sauté garlic in olive oil 30 seconds. Add sun-dried tomatoes and spinach; wilt 2 minutes.
- 3
Toss in pasta, chicken, and enough pasta water to coat. Season with salt and pepper.
- 4
Top with Parmesan and red pepper flakes before serving.
📊 Nutrition Facts
Calories495
Protein38g
Carbohydrates52g
Fat16g
Fiber4g
Per serving
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