Description
Experience a delicious fusion of Greek flavors and pasta in our Heavenly Greek Chicken Gyro Pasta recipe. This dish features marinated chicken, vibrant vegetables, and creamy tzatziki sauce, all served over your choice of pasta. It’s quick to prepare, making it perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings. With customizable options for dietary needs and tastes, this recipe is sure to satisfy everyone at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz penne or fusilli pasta
- 1 lb chicken breast, cut into strips
- 2 tbsp olive oil (for marinating)
- 1 tbsp olive oil (for cooking)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ½ cup tzatziki sauce
- ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
- ¼ cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
- 1 cup bell peppers, sliced (mixed colors)
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken by mixing olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Add chicken strips and let sit for at least 15 minutes.
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside while reserving about 1 cup of pasta water.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add marinated chicken and cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove from heat and slice.
- In the same skillet, sauté sliced bell peppers for about 3-4 minutes until tender. Add cooked pasta and sliced chicken to the skillet.
- Gradually add reserved pasta water as needed to create a light sauce coating all ingredients evenly. Stir until heated through.
- Serve topped with tzatziki sauce, crumbled feta cheese, Kalamata olives, and diced cucumbers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 43g
- Cholesterol: 90mg