Shelly's Recipe

GREEK CHICKEN PASTA SALAD

Category: Pasta Salads

1 package pasta - your choice
1/4 cup olive oil
1 yellow onion, diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups of mushrooms, sliced (optional)
4 chicken breasts, cut into strips
1 (14 oz.) jar or can of artichokes in water, chopped
2 tablespoon oregano
1 tablespoon basil
1 tablespoon parsley
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/4 cup white wine (optional)
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
The juice of 1 lemon
8 oz. feta cheese
Handful of cherry tomatoes, halved.
Salt and pepper

Cook pasta and set aside. Meanwhile in a skillet heat olive oil on medium-high heat. Cook chicken until cooked through and set aside. In the same skillet add onion and garlic and saute for 5 min and then add mushrooms (if you choose to use) and cook until mushrooms have color. Add in artichokes to skillet and heat through.

Mix white wine, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, lemon juice and spices. Mix well and add to the pasta. Top with feta cheese and tomatoes.