Best Gregs Easy Spaghetti With Balsamic Chicken Recipes

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GREEK SPAGHETTI



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"Out of all our recipes for pasta, this simple meatless main dish is our favorite," writes Christa and Holley Hageman from Telford, Pennsylvania. "We can hardly wait for summer to arrive so we can use our garden-fresh tomatoes and minced basil in this recipe." The entree's Mediterranean flair comes from feta cheese, oregano, olive oil and lemon.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 ounces uncooked thin spaghetti
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 garlic clove, minced
2 teaspoons olive oil
3 cups chopped seeded plum tomatoes
1/2 cup sliced green onions
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley, divided
2 tablespoons minced fresh basil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 cup (4 ounces) crumbled feta cheese, divided
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. In a nonstick skillet, saute oregano and garlic in oil for 1 minute or until garlic is tender. Add the tomatoes, green onions, 2 tablespoons parsley, basil and lemon juice; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until heated through. Remove from the heat., Drain spaghetti and add to tomato mixture. Add 3/4 cup feta cheese, salt and pepper; toss to combine. Transfer to serving plates. Sprinkle with remaining feta and parsley. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts :

BALSAMIC CHICKEN PASTA



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"Balsamic vinaigrette gives a refreshing zing to this pasta dish," says Bill Hilbrich of Saint Cloud, Minnesota. "It can be served hot or refrigerated and served as a cold salad."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup uncooked spiral pasta
1/2 cup cubed cooked chicken breast
1 small tomato, seeded and chopped
2 tablespoons sliced ripe olives
1/4 cup prepared balsamic vinaigrette
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions; drain., In a serving bowl, combine the chicken, tomato, olives and pasta. In a small bowl, whisk the vinaigrette, oil, salt and pepper. Drizzle over salad; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340 calories, Fat 14g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 624mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 16g protein.

BALSAMIC CHICKEN PASTA SALAD



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I love all the colors and flavors of this quick and easy dish and serve it often in summer, to the delight of my guests! You can't beat the combination of Gorgonzola and bacon. Leftover grilled shrimp makes a tasty substitute for chicken. -Terry McCarty, Oro Grande, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 cups uncooked bow tie pasta
4 cups cubed cooked chicken breast
2 cups chopped tomatoes
1/2 cup chopped red onion
4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1/4 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup minced fresh basil
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse in cold water; transfer to a large bowl. Add the chicken, tomatoes, onion, bacon and Gorgonzola cheese., In a small bowl, whisk the oil, basil, vinegar, brown sugar, garlic, salt and pepper. Drizzle over salad and toss to coat; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 408 calories, Fat 20g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 65mg cholesterol, Sodium 323mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 28g protein.

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