Skinny Greek Chicken Pasta

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WW Points: 7 Purple, 11 Blue, 12 Green
Recipe adapted from https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/recipes/a51944/greek-chicken-pasta-recipe/.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Main Course
Cuisine pasta
Servings 6 servings
Calories 472 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz whole grain penne pasta ((uncooked))
  • 8 oz penne pasta ((uncooked))
  • 1 lb chicken breast (boneless skinless, cubed)
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp ground black pepper
  • nonstick cooking spray
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cloves minced garlic (about 1 tsp)
  • ¾ cup skim milk
  • 8 oz fat-free cream cheese
  • ½ cup fat-free crumbled feta
  • 1 Tbsp lemon juice (fresh)
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • cups cherry tomatoes (halved)
  • 2.25 oz sliced black olives
  • 1 cucumber (chopped)
  • ¼ cup dill (fresh, chopped)
  • ¼ cup parsley (fresh, chopped)
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Instructions
 

  • In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the 8 oz whole wheat penne and 8 oz penne pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside. 
    8 oz whole grain penne pasta, 8 oz penne pasta
  • Meanwhile, season cubed chicken with salt, pepper, and oregano, then add to skillet. Cook in a large skillet on medium to medium-high heat with nonstick cooking spray until chicken is golden and cooked through. Remove chicken from skillet and let rest for 5 minutes.
  • To the same skillet, heat 1 Tbsp olive oil. Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add skim milk, cream cheese, and crumbled feta, and cook, stirring occasionally, until cheeses have melted. Stir in lemon juice and zest, then season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Add chicken to skillet with cooked pasta, cherry tomatoes, olives, cucumber, and dill. Toss until evenly combined.
    8 oz whole grain penne pasta
  • Garnish with chopped parsley before serving. 

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Notes

You can use 16oz of one type of pasta. I used 8oz whole wheat and 8oz regular to lower the points but keep the flavor of regular pasta.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Skinny Greek Chicken Pasta
Serving Size
 
1 serving
Amount per Serving
Calories
472
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
8
g
12
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Trans Fat
 
1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
4
g
Cholesterol
 
56
mg
19
%
Sodium
 
1045
mg
45
%
Potassium
 
712
mg
20
%
Carbohydrates
 
61
g
20
%
Fiber
 
5
g
21
%
Sugar
 
8
g
9
%
Protein
 
37
g
74
%
Vitamin A
 
734
IU
15
%
Vitamin C
 
18
mg
22
%
Calcium
 
215
mg
22
%
Iron
 
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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