Dinner in 20: Mediterranean Chicken and Pasta

Have a healthy, low-calorie chicken dinner ready in 20 minutes. This Mediterranean Chicken and Pasta dinner recipe will keep you full with 26 grams of protein -- but it's less than 400 calories.

A Quick and Easy Chicken Dinner

Makes: 4 servings
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 15 minutes

Ingredients
1 6-ounce jar marinated artichoke hearts
1 tablespoon olive oil
12 ounces skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut into bite-size pieces
3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1/4 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup dry white wine
1 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
1 7-ounce jar roasted red peppers, drained and cut into strips
1/4 cup pitted kalamata olives
3 cups hot cooked campanelle or penne pasta
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)

Directions
1. Drain artichoke hearts, reserving marinade, and chop them. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat; add chicken and garlic. Cook and stir until chicken is brown. Add the reserved artichoke marinade, broth, wine, and dried oregano.

2. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, 10 minutes. Stir in chopped artichokes, roasted peppers, and olives.

3. To serve, spoon chicken mixture over pasta. If desired, sprinkle with feta cheese.

Nutrition facts per serving: 347 calories, 26g protein, 38g carbohydrate, 9g fat (1g saturated), 3g fiber

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