Greek Chicken Pasta Recipe

4.37 from 19 votes

Stuck for dinner ideas on a busy night? This Greek Chicken Pasta is ready in just 20 minutes and bursting with fresh, bold flavors.

Prep Time5

Cook Time15

Total Time20

Course: Main Dish

Cuisine: Greek

Diet: Dairy Free

Servings:

Calories: 421kcal

Author: Linda

Equipment

Dutch Oven

Ingredients

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1/2 lb pasta your choice
1/2 of a small red onion vertically sliced
2 garlic cloves minced
2 cups cherry or grape tomatoes halved
1/2 cup kalamata olives halved and pitted
Zest of one lemon
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano optional

Instructions

Place chicken pieces in a large bowl. Combine salt, pepper, oregano, and red pepper flakes in a small bowl. Sprinkle seasoning over the chicken, turning the pieces as needed to evenly distribute the spices.
Boil water. Cook pasta according to package directions until barely al dente. Do not overcook! Drain, reserving one cup of pasta water.
Heat oil in a Dutch oven or large pan over medium heat. Once the oil is very hot, add the chicken pieces in a single layer and cook undisturbed until golden brown. Turn and repeat on the other side of the chicken until cooked through. Remove from the pan and set aside.
Add the sliced onions and garlic to the pan and cook for two minutes, adding additional oil or a splash of pasta water as needed to prevent burning. Add tomatoes and olives and cook for two minutes.
Transfer the browned chicken and drained pasta to the pot. Turn off the heat, then add the fresh oregano and lemon zest. Toss well; serve hot.

Notes

Store your Greek Chicken Pasta in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days. If you'd like to freeze it, place it in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months.

To reheat, thaw it in the fridge overnight if frozen, and warm it in a skillet with a splash of water or broth to prevent dryness. You can also microwave it in intervals, stirring occasionally.

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