Description
A comforting recipe that combines tender chicken, creamy feta, and fresh spinach tangled up in pasta, perfect for busy weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta
- 2 cups spinach
- 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 chicken breasts, cooked and diced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Once done, drain it and set it aside.
- Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a large skillet.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for about a minute until fragrant.
- Toss in the cooked chicken and spinach. Cook until the spinach wilts down nicely.
- Mix in the cooked pasta and crumbled feta cheese, tossing everything until fully combined.
- Season with salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes.
- Serve the pasta warm, and enjoy!
Notes
For a complete meal, pair with a fresh garden salad or garlic bread. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for 3-4 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: chicken pasta, feta cheese, spinach, quick dinner, Mediterranean recipe