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Chicken and Whole Wheat Pasta

Chicken with Whole Wheat Pasta Recipe

Apr 27, 2020 |
By Tracie Cavalier, RDN, LDN, CNSC
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Looking for a delicious meal that is also Mediterranean friendly? Check out this delicious chicken with whole wheat pasta recipe!

Recipe Calories
Calories 348 calories
Recipe Fat
Fat 9 grams fat
Recipe Prep Time
Prep Time 10 minutes
Recipe Cook Time
Cook Time 25 minutes
Recipe Yield
Yield 8 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. grape or cherry tomatoes, cut in halves
  • 2 medium bell peppers, coarsely chopped
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 lbs boneless & skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced- can use shrimp
  • 2 1/2 cups water or low sodium chicken stock or vegetable broth
  • 2 cups Kalamata olives or med black olives, pitted
  • Fresh Ground black pepper, to taste
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 12 oz whole wheat spaghetti (may use Gluten Free and adjust cooking time if necessary)
  • Handful of basil, chopped

Instructions

  1. Preheat large deep skillet on medium heat and swirl oil to coat. Add peppers and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Transfer to a bowl with sliced tomatoes.
  2. Return skillet to the stove on medium-high heat and add chicken. Cook for 5-7 minutes or until opaque, stirring occasionally. If any juices appear do not drain. Add water or stock, olives, pepper, bay leaves and gently stir. Snap spaghetti in 3 adding to the skillet. Give a gentle stir to mix ingredients.
  3. Cover and cook for 10 minutes. Remove lid, stir well softened spaghetti with the rest of ingredients, cover and cook for 5 more minutes. Turn off heat and add previously cooked peppers, tomatoes and basil. Stir and serve hot.

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