Mediterranean Chicken Pasta Gluten Free
This Mediterranean Chicken Pasta Gluten Free recipe is the perfect balance of comfort and nutrition. With juicy chicken, bright veggies, garlic, and herbs, it brings bold flavor and easy weeknight prep to your gluten-free table.
Equipment
- large pot
- large skillet
- knife
- cutting board
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 8 oz gluten-free pasta penne, fusilli, or spaghetti
- 1 lb chicken breast diced or thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 red bell pepper sliced
- 1 zucchini sliced into half-moons
- 0.5 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 0.25 cup kalamata olives pitted and halved
- 2 tbsp sun-dried tomatoes chopped
- 0.5 tsp dried oregano
- 0.5 tsp dried basil
- salt and black pepper to taste
- 0.25 cup crumbled feta cheese optional
- 0.5 lemon juice of
- fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the gluten-free pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside, reserving 1/4 cup of pasta water.
- In a large skillet, heat 1 tbsp olive oil over medium heat. Season chicken with salt, pepper, and a sprinkle of oregano. Cook for 6–8 minutes until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Add remaining olive oil to the skillet. Sauté garlic, red bell pepper, zucchini, and cherry tomatoes for 4–5 minutes, until vegetables soften and garlic is fragrant.
- Return cooked chicken to the pan. Stir in olives, sun-dried tomatoes, dried basil, and lemon juice. Add cooked pasta and reserved pasta water. Toss everything to combine.
- Top with crumbled feta (if using) and garnish with fresh parsley. Serve warm.
Notes
This recipe is easily adaptable: skip the cheese for dairy-free, add chickpeas for vegetarian, or use red pepper flakes for heat. Keeps well for meal prep and reheats with a splash of lemon or water.
Nutrition
Calories: 520kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 36gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 640mgPotassium: 740mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 850IUVitamin C: 45mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 2.4mg
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