Name: Spinach-Feta Chicken Penne
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 6
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 -

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15 min.

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Ingredients for - Spinach-Feta Chicken Penne

1. 1 package (12 ounces) whole wheat penne pasta -

2. 1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/4-in.-thick strips -

3. 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided -

4. 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided -

5. 1/4 teaspoon pepper -

6. 3 garlic cloves, minced -

7. 1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth -

8. 1/2 cup dry white wine or additional broth -

9. 6 plum tomatoes, chopped -

10. 2 cups fresh baby spinach -

11. 3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese -

How to cook deliciously - Spinach-Feta Chicken Penne

1. Stage

In a 6-qt. stockpot, cook pasta according to package directions. Drain; return to pot.

2. Stage

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. Stage

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. Stage

Add chicken and tomato mixture to pasta; heat through, tossing to combine. Serve with cheese.