Published: by Absolutely Recipes, in the recipes category.

Spinach-Feta Chicken Penne Recipe.

Ingredients:

1 package (12 ounces) whole wheat penne pasta
1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/4" thick strips
3 TBSPs olive oil, divided
3/4 TSP salt, divided
1/4 TSP 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

Recipe Instructions:

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

Meanwhile, toss chicken with 2 TBSPs oil, 1/2 TSP 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.

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.

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

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