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    Home » Mains » Sundried Tomato Chicken Pasta

    Published: Jul 5, 2021 by Marissa · This post may contain affiliate links.

    Sundried Tomato Chicken Pasta

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    This Sundried tomato chicken pasta can be served hot or cold. It is a little bit creamy from goat cheese and full of amazing flavor from sundried tomatoes. You can make it quickly by cooking orzo and chicken ahead of time.

    pasta salad in a bowl with a fork on the side

    Over the Spoon for:

    • Fiber loaded pasta salad
    • High protein meal
    • Sundried tomatoes full of vitamins and antioxidants

    What do you need:


    Orzo – you can use a brand like Jovial Foods to make this gluten-free
    Chicken – using rotisserie chicken makes this a quick meal prep
    Peas- I prefer frozen or fresh over canned
    Spinach – fresh is best
    Marinated Sundried tomatoes
    Crumbled Goat Cheese

    Substitutions:


    To make this gluten free and low carb use cauliflower rice instead of orzo pasta
    Omit Chicken to make this a vegetarian dish!

    How to make:

    orzo and chicken
    spinach, chicken, and orzo
    goat cheese and orzo added to spinach and chicken
    1. To make this sundried tomato chicken pasta as fast as possible start with shredded rotisserie chicken.
    2. Cook orzo pasta as instructed
    3. In a large pan over medium heat, stir together cooked chicken and cooked pasta.
    4. Add spinach, sundried tomatoes, and peas and stir.
    5. Stir in goat cheese, salt, pepper, and drizzle with a small amount of olive oil to serve.
    holding plate of sundried tomato pasta with pink background

    Serving: This can be served hot or cold and is best within 4 days!

    Refrigerate any left overs and reheat in the microwave.

    If you are a fan of this sundried tomato chicken pasta you should try my:
    Pasta Asparagus Salad
    Keto Risotto
    Creamy Coconut Shrimp

    I hope you are Over the Spoon for this recipe!
    It is my goal to inspire you to create healthy and easy meals.
    It would mean the world if you could leave a review or a star rating below!

    a bowl of chicken pasta

    Sundried Tomato Chicken Pasta

    Marissa
    This light and easy chicken pasta is a creamy and healthy sundried tomato pasta
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 10 mins
    Total Time 25 mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Servings 6
    Calories 225 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • ⅔ cup orzo pasta
    • 2 ½ cups cooked shredded chicken
    • ½ cup peas frozen are best
    • 2 cups raw spinach
    • ⅓ cup marinated sundried tomatoes
    • 3 oz crumbled goat cheese
    • salt and pepper to taste

    Instructions
     

    • Cook orzo pasta according to instructions on box.
    • Shred 2 ½ cups cooked chicken.
    • In a large pan over medium heat, stir together cooked pasta and chicken.
    • Stir in tomatoes, peas, and spinach and allow spinach to wilt.
    • Serve with goat cheese, a drizzle of olive oil, and salt and pepper.

    Notes

    For best results, cook orzo pasta and chicken first. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 225kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 21gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 121mgPotassium: 469mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1254IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg
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