Chicken Penne with Greek Flavors
Chicken Penne with Greek Flavors brings together tender bites of chicken, tangy artichokes, juicy tomato, and creamy feta for a bright, Mediterranean profile. A touch of lemon and oregano lifts the pasta, while parsley adds freshness, making it ideal for a weeknight dinner or a casual gathering when you want something vibrant and satisfying.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Chicken Penne with Greek Flavors, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 3 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 12
- Heart Health
- 66
- Metabolic
- 29
- Digestive
- 21
- Inflammatory
- 54
- Performance
- 44
- General Wellness
- 1
In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the penne pasta until slightly firm. Drain.
- 2
Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt the butter, add the onion and garlic, and cook for 2 minutes. Add the chopped chicken and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, about 5 to 6 minutes.
- 3
Lower the heat to medium-low. Drain and chop the artichoke hearts, then add them, the chopped tomato, feta cheese, fresh parsley, lemon juice, dried oregano, and the drained penne pasta to the large skillet. Cook until heated through, about 2 to 3 minutes.
- 4
Season with salt and ground black pepper. Serve warm.
- Calories 543.73 kcal High 27%
- Protein 42.61 g Good Source 85%
- Carbohydrate 60.55 g 22%
- Total Fat 13.9 g Moderate 18%
- Saturated Fat 7.7 g High 39%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 104.95 mg High 35%
- Sodium 624.86 mg High 27%
- Dietary Fiber 3.75 g Moderate 13%
- Total Sugars 3.56 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 248.7 mg Moderate 19%
- Iron 3.85 mg Good Source 21%
- Potassium 203.78 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin A 51.61 mcg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin C 23.57 mg Good Source 26%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Chicken Penne with Greek Flavors is made with 13 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 50 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Artichoke Hearts, Black Pepper, Butter, and Chicken Breast. Each serving provides about 543.73 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Chicken Penne with Greek Flavors made of?
- The main ingredients are Artichoke Hearts, Black Pepper, Butter, Chicken Breast, Dried Oregano. The full list of 13 is above.
- How long does it take to make Chicken Penne with Greek Flavors?
- About 50 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 543.73 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Chicken Penne with Greek Flavors easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 13 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Chicken Penne with Greek Flavors healthy?
- Chicken Penne with Greek Flavors has an easyChef Pro health score of 48/100. Per serving, it provides 543.73 calories and 42.61 g of protein, or 85% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 624.86 mg (27% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 7.7 g (39% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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