This dinner was definitely out of my comfort zone! To be honest, i was kind of scared of some of the ingredients. I don't even like olives & this was a wierd olive! HAHA. I put them in anyway because (1) Brad loves them & (2) they are good for you! And although i was too chicken to taste one - i definitely think they flavored the whole dish.
So I had my doubts about how this would turn out - but i was pleasantly surprised. SO GOOD! Mine is just slightly modified, so you can check out the original recipe here. Another plus - it took hardly any time to make! Maybe 20 minutes! =)
So, yay me! 2nd healthy meal this month! (For those who don't read my other blog - my goal is to try 3 new healthy recipes this month.)
Mediterranean Chicken & Pasta
(from Fitness Magazine)
4 servings (i think it makes much more than that!)
prep time: 5 minutes
cook time: 15 minutes
4 servings (i think it makes much more than that!)
prep time: 5 minutes
cook time: 15 minutes
1 6-ounce jar marinated artichoke hearts
1 tablespoon olive oil
16 ounces boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-size pieces
3 garlic clotes, thinly sliced
1/4 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup dry white wine
1 tsp dried oregano, crushed
1 tsp red pepper flakes
1/4 cup pitted kalamata olives (i was kind of scared of these!)
3 cups hot cooked campanelle or penne pasta (i used whole wheat penne)
4 ounces feta cheese
1. Cook pasta according to package directions.
2. Drain artichoke hearts, reserving marinade, & chop them. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat; add chicken & garlic. Cook & stir until chicken is brown. Add the reserved artichoke marinade, broth, wine & dried oregano.
3. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, for 10 minutes. Stir in chopped artichokes, roasted peppers & olives.
4. Pour chicken mixture in with the pasta. Add feta cheese & mix well.
Voila!! Delicious!!
Voila!! Delicious!!
Nutrition: 347 calories, 26g protein, 38g carbohydrates, 9g fat & 3g fiber.
(per serving)
WOW!!!! This sounds amazing!!!!! I can't wait to try this one!!!! I LOVEEEEE kalamata olives!!!! When Dan wants to score points with me, he goes to Whole Foods and gets me a big baggie full of them. I eat them like candy!!! Yummyy!!! (he hates them too)
ReplyDeleteThanks for posting :)
I was too scared to try it - they stunk! HAHA! Brad liked them though. He'd never had that kind, but he loves olives in general. Black olives i like in foods but i wouldn't eat them just alone! HA!
ReplyDeleteTell Dan if you make it & put in the olives, just not to eat the olives. B/c they really flavor it all! YUM! :)