Greek Chicken Spaghetti (Printable View)

Grilled chicken with spaghetti, cherry tomatoes, Kalamata olives, and feta cheese in a light Mediterranean-inspired sauce.

# 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 oz spaghetti

→ Vegetables

06 - 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
07 - 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
08 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
09 - 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
10 - 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

→ Cheese

11 - 4 oz 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

# How To Make It:

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

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in under 40 minutes but tastes like something from a restaurant
  • The combination of warm pasta and cool feta creates the most satisfying temperature contrast
  • Leftovers somehow taste even better the next day as the flavors meld together
02 -
  • Never skip the pasta water, it is the secret to turning oil and vinegar into a creamy coating
  • Add the lemon juice off the heat or it can turn bitter and lose its bright acidity
03 -
  • Let your feta come to room temperature before serving for the creamiest texture
  • Do not overcrowd the grill pan or the chicken will steam instead of developing those gorgeous char marks
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