🌿 Mediterranean Chicken & Broccoli Pasta
Quick, Nourishing & Flavor-Packed
⏱ Time
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Prep: 10 minutes
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Cook: 20 minutes
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Total: ~30 minutes
🍽 Serves
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3–4
🧾 Ingredients
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250 g pasta (penne, fusilli, or rigatoni)
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2 tbsp olive oil
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2 chicken breasts, thinly sliced
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1 tsp dried oregano
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½ tsp paprika
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½ tsp garlic powder
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Salt & black pepper, to taste
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2 cups broccoli florets
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
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¼ cup sun-dried tomatoes, sliced
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Zest of 1 lemon
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Juice of ½ lemon
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¼ cup chicken broth or pasta water
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⅓ cup crumbled feta cheese
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2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley or basil
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Optional: chili flakes for heat
👩🍳 Instructions
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Cook Pasta
Boil pasta in salted water until al dente. Add broccoli in the last 2 minutes. Drain, reserving ¼ cup pasta water. -
Cook Chicken
Heat olive oil in a large pan. Season chicken with oregano, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
Sauté 5–6 minutes until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside. -
Build the Sauce
In the same pan, add garlic and sauté 30 seconds.
Add cherry tomatoes and sun-dried tomatoes; cook 2–3 minutes until softened. -
Combine
Return chicken to the pan. Add pasta, broccoli, lemon zest, lemon juice, and broth/pasta water.
Toss well and simmer 2 minutes until lightly saucy. -
Finish
Turn off heat. Sprinkle feta and fresh herbs. Add chili flakes if using.
✅ Serving Tips
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Drizzle extra olive oil before serving
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Serve with a side Greek salad or warm pita
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Great for meal prep (keeps well for 2–3 days)
❓ Q & A
Q: Can I use whole wheat or gluten-free pasta?
A: Yes, both work perfectly.
Q: Can I replace chicken?
A: Grilled shrimp, chickpeas, or tofu are great alternatives.
Q: Is this recipe healthy?
A: Yes—high protein, fiber-rich, and Mediterranean-diet friendly.
Q: Can I make it creamy?
A: Add 2–3 tbsp Greek yogurt or a splash of cream at the end.