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Spinach Feta Chicken Penne

Spinach Feta Chicken Penne

1 package (12 oz) whole wheat penne pasta

1-½ lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into ¼-in.-thick strips
3 tbsp olive oil, divided
¾ tsp salt, divided
¼ tsp pepper
3 garlic cloves, minced
½ cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
½ cup dry white wine or additional broth
6 plum tomatoes, chopped
2 cups fresh baby spinach
¾ cup crumbled feta cheese

In a 6-qt. stockpot, cook pasta according to package directions. Drain; return to pot. Meanwhile, toss chicken with 2 tbsp oil, ½ tsp salt and pepper. In a large skillet, cook and stir chicken, half at a time, over medium-high heat 3-5 minutes or until no longer pink; remove from pan.

In same skillet, heat remaining oil over medium heat. Add garlic; cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until tender. Add broth and wine. Bring to a boil, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan; cook 2 minutes. Stir in tomatoes and remaining salt; cook until tomatoes are softened. Stir in spinach until wilted.

Add chicken and tomato mixture to pasta; heat through, tossing to combine. Serve with cheese.

Nutrition Facts
1-½ cups: 455 calories, 13g fat (3g saturated fat), 70mg cholesterol, 552mg sodium, 46g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 8g fiber), 36g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2-½ starch, 2 fat, 1 vegetable.

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