Greek Chicken Spaghetti (Print Version)

Grilled chicken combined with spaghetti, cherry tomatoes, olives, and feta for a flavorful Mediterranean dish.

# What You'll Need:

→ Protein

01 - 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
04 - Salt and black pepper, to taste

→ Pasta

05 - 12 ounces spaghetti

→ Vegetables

06 - 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
07 - ½ red onion, thinly sliced
08 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
09 - ½ cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
10 - ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped

→ Cheese

11 - 4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled

→ Dressing

12 - 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
13 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
14 - 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
15 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Preheat grill pan or outdoor grill over medium-high heat. Brush chicken breasts with 1 tablespoon olive oil, then season with oregano, salt, and black pepper.
02 - Grill chicken 6 to 7 minutes per side until cooked through and juices run clear. Remove from grill, let rest for 5 minutes, then slice thinly.
03 - Bring large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water and drain.
04 - Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté garlic and red onion for 2 minutes until softened. Add cherry tomatoes and cook 3 to 4 minutes until just tender.
05 - Add cooked spaghetti, olives, and reserved pasta water to skillet. Toss to combine and heat through, adding more olive oil if necessary.
06 - Remove skillet from heat. Stir in lemon juice, red wine vinegar, and chopped parsley. Add sliced chicken and half of the feta cheese, tossing gently.
07 - Divide mixture among plates. Sprinkle with remaining feta and additional parsley if desired. Serve immediately.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Everything cooks in one pan except the pasta, meaning less cleanup and more time to eat
  • The salty feta and bright lemon create those perfect Mediterranean flavors that feel like sunshine on a plate
02 -
  • Letting the chicken rest prevents all those delicious juices from escaping onto the cutting board
  • The pasta water is not optional as it creates the silky texture that holds the dish together
03 -
  • Pounding the chicken to even thickness prevents dry ends and undercooked centers
  • Sprinkle the feta on at the very end so it stays distinct rather than melting completely into the pasta
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