Best Mediterranean Chicken Vegetable Rotini Recipes

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MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN PASTA



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For special days, I make this cheesy pasta bake loaded with chicken and all sorts of veggies. Want a vegetarian version? Use vegetable stock and garbanzo beans. -Liz Bellville, Havelock, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 package (12 ounces) uncooked tricolor spiral pasta
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 large sweet red pepper, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, peeled and thinly sliced
1 cup white wine or reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/4 cup julienned soft sun-dried tomatoes (not packed in oil)
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 can (14 ounces) water-packed quartered artichoke hearts, drained
1 package (6 ounces) fresh baby spinach
1 cup (4 ounces) crumbled feta cheese
Thinly sliced fresh basil leaves and shaved Parmesan cheese, optional

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. In a 6-qt. stockpot, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook and stir 4-6 minutes or until no longer pink. Remove from pot., In same pot, heat remaining oil over medium heat. Add red pepper and onion; cook and stir 4-5 minutes or until onion is tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add wine, sun-dried tomatoes and seasonings; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 5 minutes, stirring to loosen browned bits from pot., Add broth and artichoke hearts; return to a boil. Stir in spinach and chicken; cook just until spinach is wilted., Drain pasta; stir into chicken mixture. Stir in feta cheese. If desired, top servings with basil and Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 357 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 39mg cholesterol, Sodium 609mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN AND ROTINI PASTA



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Explore the flavors of the Mediterranean with this chicken and rotini pasta recipe. Whip up this easy Mediterranean Chicken and Rotini Pasta tonight!

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups rotini pasta, uncooked
1-1/2 cups chopped plum tomatoes
2 cups cut-up grilled chicken (1-inch pieces)
1-1/2 cups fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 can (14 oz.) small artichoke hearts, drained, halved
1/4 cup quartered pitted Kalamata olives
1/4 cup whipping cream
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 pkg. (4 oz.) ATHENOS Traditional Crumbled Feta Cheese
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil

Steps:

  • Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt.
  • Drain pasta; place in large skillet. Add tomatoes; cook on medium heat 1 min., stirring occasionally.
  • Add chicken, broth, artichokes, olives, cream and garlic; mix well. Cook 5 min. or until sauce is slightly thickened, stirring constantly. Add cheese and basil; stir. Cook 2 min. or until heated through, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Sodium 580 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 24 g

MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN & VEGETABLE ROTINI



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Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings, about 1-1/3 cups each

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup whole wheat rotini pasta, uncooked
4 oz. (1/2 of 8-oz. pkg.) PHILADELPHIA Neufchatel Cheese, softened
1/2 cup CLASSICO Light Creamy Alfredo Pasta Sauce
2 Tbsp. fat-free milk
1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
1 cup halved red pepper strips
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup frozen green beans
3/4 cup rinsed canned chickpeas (garbanzo beans)
1/4 cup crumbled reduced fat feta cheese

Steps:

  • Cook pasta as directed on package, omitted salt.
  • Meanwhile, mix Neufchatel, pasta sauce and milk until blended; set aside. Cook chicken, peppers and garlic in large nonstick skillet on medium heat 5 to 6 min. or until chicken is done, stirring frequently. Add green beans; cook and stir 3 min. Add Neufchatel mixture; cook 2 min. or until heated through, stirring constantly.
  • Drain pasta. Add to Neufchatel mixture along with the chickpeas; mix lightly. Top with feta.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 470, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 90 mg, Sodium 580 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 8 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 37 g

CHICKEN ROTINI STOVETOP CASSEROLE



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Rotini pasta tossed with chicken, bell pepper and a creamy herb sauce--all prepared on the stovetop! Very quick and easy recipe. You can improvise and adapt to your family's tastes, and serve it for any occasion.

Provided by Terry

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (12 ounce) package rotini pasta
2 cups half-and-half cream
½ cup butter
⅔ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
½ teaspoon dried basil leaves
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon chopped fresh chives
½ teaspoon chopped fresh parsley
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cubed
½ green bell pepper, chopped
½ red bell pepper, chopped

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente; drain.
  • Combine half-and-half and butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Boil gently, stirring, until mixture has reduced to 1 1/2 to 1 2/3 cups. Remove pan from heat; whisk in cheese, basil, oregano, chives, and parsley. Cover, and set aside.
  • Saute chicken in a large skillet until lightly browned on both sides. Stir in green and red bell pepper, and cook until vegetables are tender, and chicken is no longer pink in the middle.
  • In a casserole dish, combine the hot cooked pasta, chicken mixture, and sauce. Mix well, and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 467.9 calories, Carbohydrate 22.4 g, Cholesterol 126.3 mg, Fat 30.1 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 27 g, SaturatedFat 17.9 g, Sodium 326.1 mg, Sugar 0.7 g

MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN WITH ROASTED VEGETABLES



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A healthy dish, full of sunshine flavours

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Dinner, Lunch

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 9

250g baby new potatoes, thinly sliced
1 large courgette, diagonally sliced
1 red onion, cut into wedges
1 yellow pepper, seeded and cut into chunks
6 firm plum tomatoes, halved
12 black olives, pitted
2 skinless boneless chicken breast fillets, about 150g/5oz each
3 tbsp olive oil
1 rounded tbsp green pesto

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 200C/ Gas 6/fan oven 180C. Spread the potatoes, courgette, onion, pepper and tomatoes in a shallow roasting tin and scatter over the olives. Season with salt and coarsely ground black pepper.
  • Slash the flesh of each chicken breast 3-4 times using a sharp knife, then lay the chicken on top of the vegetables.
  • Mix the olive oil and pesto together until well blended and spoon evenly over the chicken. Cover the tin with foil and cook for 30 minutes.
  • Remove the foil from the tin. Return to the oven and cook for a further 10 minutes until the vegetables are juicy and look tempting to eat and the chicken is cooked through (the juices should run clear when pierced with a skewer).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 568 calories, Fat 29 grams fat, SaturatedFat 6 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 37 grams carbohydrates, Fiber 7 grams fiber, Protein 42 grams protein, Sodium 2.16 milligram of sodium

MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN SHEET PAN DINNER



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Bold flavors and colors combine on one sheet pan for a simple yet impressive dinner. Bonus is the minimal cleanup!

Provided by Soup Loving Nicole

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Thigh Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 16

¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
lemon, juiced
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon dried tarragon
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
4 chicken thighs with skin
1 small red onion, sliced into petals
8 mini bell peppers, halved lengthwise and seeded
1 pound baby potatoes, halved
1 lemon, sliced
¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
8 pitted kalamata olives

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a large rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  • Whisk olive oil, juice of 1 lemon, vinegar, tarragon, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper together in a large bowl. Add chicken thighs, onion, baby bell peppers, and potatoes. Stir until everything is evenly coated.
  • Transfer vegetable-chicken mixture to the prepared baking sheet and spread in an even layer. Scatter lemon slices over the vegetables, making sure to leave the chicken uncovered so that the skin will brown.
  • Bake in preheated oven for about 40 minutes. Remove from oven and top with feta, parsley, and olives.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 533.1 calories, Carbohydrate 41.3 g, Cholesterol 84.9 mg, Fat 32.4 g, Fiber 6.9 g, Protein 23 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Sodium 1112.8 mg, Sugar 3.5 g

MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN



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Sauteed chicken simmered in a sauce of tomatoes, olives, white wine, garlic, and herbs. This recipe is from The WEBB Cooks, articles and recipes by Robyn Webb, courtesy of the American Diabetes Association. Preparation time: 20 minutes.

Provided by Robyn Webb

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 teaspoons olive oil
2 tablespoons white wine
6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
3 cloves garlic, minced
½ cup diced onion
3 cups tomatoes, chopped
½ cup white wine
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
½ cup kalamata olives
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Heat the oil and 2 tablespoons white wine in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and saute about 4 to 6 minutes each side, until golden. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
  • Saute garlic in pan drippings for 30 seconds, then add onion and saute for 3 minutes. Add tomatoes and bring to a boil. Lower heat, add 1/2 cup white wine and simmer for 10 minutes. Add thyme and basil and simmer for 5 more minutes.
  • Return chicken to skillet and cover. Cook over low heat until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink inside. Add olives and parsley to the skillet and cook for 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 221.8 calories, Carbohydrate 7.2 g, Cholesterol 68.4 mg, Fat 6.2 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 28.6 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 268.1 mg, Sugar 3.2 g

MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN AND VEGETABLES



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Exotic but irresistible, this chicken dish is scented with rosemary and garlic, with meat roasting alongside zucchini, potatoes, and other veggies.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup lemon juice
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons dried rosemary leaves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
8 cloves garlic, chopped
6 chicken thighs (about 2.25 lb)
2 large red potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 small zucchini, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 medium red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 red onion, cut into 1-inch pieces, pieces separated

Steps:

  • In small bowl or measuring cup, mix marinade ingredients.
  • In large resealable food-storage plastic bag, place chicken thighs. In another large resealable food-storage plastic bag, place potatoes, zucchini, bell pepper and onion. Pour half of the marinade over contents in each bag. Seal bags; turn to coat contents with marinade. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes but no longer than 6 hours, turning bags occasionally.
  • Heat oven to 400°F. Line 15x10x1-inch pan with foil. Place chicken thighs, skin side up, on one side of pan and vegetables on other side of pan. Pour any remaining marinade over chicken and vegetables.
  • Bake 35 to 45 minutes or until vegetables are tender and juice of chicken is clear when thickest part is cut to bone (180°F), spooning juice in pan over chicken and vegetables halfway through bake time. Sprinkle with shredded Parmesan cheese if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 430, Carbohydrate 28 g, Cholesterol 85 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 4 g, Protein 28 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 380 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 0 g

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