Who doesn’t love pasta? Right? And
these days, it seems life gets more and more hectic. I can remember a wall
plaque we had when I was a kid, it said, “The hurrieder I go, the behinder I
get.” If that matches up with your life, this could be a good recipe to try
out. This one is mentioned in the “Killer Christmas Sweater Club,” which is the
third Seaside Cove Bed & Breakfast Mystery.
Greek Penne and Chicken
A light meal with plenty of flavor
that’s easy to create! This recipe can easily be made gluten-free simply by
using gluten-free pasta.
Prep Time: 20 min
Cook Time: 30 min
Serves: 4
Ingredients
1/2 (16 oz) pkg
penne pasta
1 Tbsp Olive Oil
1/4 cup chopped red onion
1/4 cup chopped red onion
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 lb skinless, boneless chicken
breast halves (may be cooked ahead of time)
1/2 (14 oz) can artichoke hearts in
water
1 tomato, chopped
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
1 tomato, chopped
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
1 1/2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley or 1
tsp. Dried
1 tbsp lemon juice
1/2 tsp dried oregano
ground black pepper to taste
1/2 tsp dried oregano
ground black pepper to taste
Preparation Steps
Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
Chop the onion and tomato. Drain and
chop artichoke hearts.
In a large pot with boiling salted
water cook penne pasta until al dente.
While the water is boiling, heat a
large skillet over medium-high heat. Melt butter and add onion and cook for 2
minutes.
Add chopped chicken. If your chicken
is already cooked, heat for about two minutes. If chicken is raw, cook for
about 5 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally until golden brown.
Reduce heat to medium- low. Add
artichoke hearts, chopped tomato, feta cheese, parsley, lemon juice, oregano. Stir occasionally.
When pasta is done, drain first, then
add to the other ingredients and continue cooking.
Stir until mixture until heated
through, about 2 to 3 minutes.
Season with salt and ground black
pepper. Serve warm.
Notes
This recipe has become a favorite of
ours for those nights when we need a quick-and-easy meal. It becomes even
easier if you plan ahead and cook the chicken ahead of time. We usually like to
barbecue chicken breasts one night so we can prepare one extra to go in this
recipe later in the week.
Bio:
Once upon a time, in a life he’d
rather forget, Terry Ambrose tracked down deadbeats for a living. He also hired
big guys with tow trucks to steal cars—but only when negotiations failed. Those
years of chasing deadbeats taught him many valuable life lessons such as—always
keep your car in the garage.
Terry has written more than a dozen
books, several of which have been award finalists. In 2014, his thriller, “Con
Game,” won the San Diego Book Awards for Best Action-Thriller. His series
include the Trouble in Paradise McKenna Mysteries, the Seaside Cove Bed &
Breakfast Mysteries, and the License to Lie thriller series.
Terry is giving away Let’sa signed copy of “The Killer Christmas Sweater Club.” Leave a comment for a chance to win! Sorry US only.
Thank you for the giveaway and the recipe!
ReplyDeleteThis is a new-to-me author. Vthe recipe looks easy enough for me to try! Thanks for the chance. cking78503(at)aol(dot)com
ReplyDeleteThe recipe is an easy one. Good luck with it and thanks for stopping by!
DeleteThe recipe looks delicious and the book looks great!
ReplyDeleteDonah42 at aol dot com
The recipe for Greek Penne and Chicken sounds divine. Love chicken dishes and easy makes a double win for me.
ReplyDeleteCongratulation on the very soon release of “The Killer Christmas Sweater Club". Love the cover and the title. Would love the opportunity to read this book. I'd love to find out if Alexandra gets Marquetta and her Dad under the mistletoe as well as finding out whodunit.
Thanks for the opportunity to win a copy of this great book!
2clowns at arkansas dot net
I hope you give the recipe a try, Kay. And thanks for stopping by.
DeleteThe recipe sounds delicious! May be dinner this week! Thanks for the opportunity to win your book. I haven’t had the pleasure to read any of your books thus far. Michelle_english_major (at) hotmail.com
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome for the chance, Michelle! I wish you luck and hope you enjoy the recipe
DeleteThis looks like a good book
ReplyDeletesgiden at verizon(.)net
The book looks & sounds amazing & the recipe sounds delicious. Thanks for your great generosity. lindamay4852@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteGood luck in the contest, Linda
DeleteBoth the recipe and the book look delicious. rgp1950@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteI have some leftover chicken.... have to try this! cheers (at) MarjimManor (dot) com
ReplyDeleteWith leftover chicken this is really easy. Enjoy!
DeleteYummy and easy recipe, thanks! We had that plaque at home too, and a friend we calls "Two Times Mike" because he always rushed through something and then had to do it over. ;-). Thanks for the giveaway.
ReplyDeletesallycootie(at)gmail(dot)com
I love it! Two Times Mike! Good luck!
DeleteSounds good for a rainy, cold, blustery day.
ReplyDeleteThe recipe and the book both sound good.😉
ReplyDeletepenmettert@gmail.com
Thank you for your recipe. My grandchildren love pasta and this is an easy one to make for them. Thank you as well for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome Meg.
DeleteThe recipe sounds terrific and I'd love to read Terry's new book.
ReplyDeletelkish77123 at gmail dot com
The recipe sounds great and so does the book. I’m off to grab the first book in the series now.
ReplyDeleteThank you Dawn. Good luck in the contest!
DeleteI have some cooked chicken breast meat in the freezer---so guess what recipe I'm trying tonight?
ReplyDeletesuefarrell.farrell@gmail.com
This does sound good.
ReplyDeleteWish the photo were a bit more inviting.
libbydodd at comcast dot net
I wasn't too happy with the photo either, Libby. My kitchen is not very photogenic!
DeleteA splash more color in the dish, perhaps?
DeleteMysteries with recipes are my favorite!!!!
ReplyDeleteOneponychick66@hotmail.com
I love the cover. Thanks for the chance to win. nerdsrgood@msn.com
ReplyDeleteHI Sally, I have a wonderful cover designer. She amazes me every time :-)
DeleteSounds interesting!
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like an absolutely wonderful weeknight recipe. Thanks so much for sharing and thank you for the giveaway! aut1063(at)gmail(dot)com
ReplyDeleteIt is a good weeknight recipe because it's not hard to make. Good luck!
DeleteLove the recipe and I’d love to read the book! Legallyblonde1961@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteThanks Kara. Good luck!
DeleteThis recipe looks amazing. I love feta cheese but can never find any recipes incorporating it except for salads. The book sounds like a fun read thank you for the chance to win a copy! ashleylianeb@yahoodotcom
ReplyDeleteIn not a huge feta fan, but I'm liking it more thanks to recipes like this!
DeleteThe recipe looks amazing, I really like the Greek flavors in the dish. Book sounds like a fun holiday read.
ReplyDeletediannekc8(at)gmail(dot)com
I love the simplicity of this recipe--going to make it soon! Haven't read your new book or any in that series yet. It sounds wonderful! Thank you for the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteringo_94@hotmail(dot)com
That sounds good and seems easy when you're in a rush. Love the cover of this book ty for chance.
ReplyDeleteIn my older years, recipes that are easy and quick are my go to type of meals. Thank you for sharing this with your readers. Your book sounds wonderful and that gorgeous cover is definitely A "pick me up and buy me" book in the book store and a big lure online. I'd be honored to become the recipient of this giveaway.Thank you and wishing you the best of everything.
ReplyDeleteThank you.
Cynthia Blain
Cynthia Bayer Blain on FB.
Thanks Cynthia, and good luck in the contest!
DeleteRecipe looks yummy & book looks good
ReplyDeleteI love reading Christmas books. This one looks really good. Thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeletefaithdcreech at gmail dot com
Thanks for stopping by, Faith. Good luck in the contest!
DeleteThank you for this opportunity!
ReplyDeleteDm_richards (ar) yahoo (dot) com
sounds like a great book - thanks for the chance to win - trwilliams 69 at msn dot com
ReplyDeleteThe recipe and the book both look good. kaye.killgore (at) comcast.net
ReplyDeleteThe recipe and the book look awesome. Thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteLisamil46@gmail.com
The title really got my attention! I know some Christmas sweaters that would fit this title! The recipe sound yummy too1
ReplyDeleteI agree, Desdemona. There are some really Christmas sweaters out there!
DeleteLooks like a great recipe and book! Looking forward to making it gluten free!
ReplyDeleteWow can’t wait to give your recipe a try. Loveee Greek food.
ReplyDeleteYum, can't wait to try this recipe! The book looks intriguing!
ReplyDeleteWow that recipe sounds awesome. I am going to try it tomorrow. You are a new to me Author and I would love to read and review your book. Thank you for the chance.
ReplyDeleteThanks for commenting, Karina. I love finding new readers and hope you thoroughly enjoy it!
DeleteThanks for the opportunity and I will be checking out your books.
ReplyDeleteI love recipes like Greek Penne Pasta because they are super easy to make gluten-free. Thank you for the opportunity to win Killer Christmas Sweater Club. lnchudej@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteTErry Ambrose your recipe sounds delicious. I can’t wait to try it. Your book sounds great too & I like be reading new authors. Thanks so much.
ReplyDeletethanks for stopping by Marsha. I hope you love the book!
DeleteI've heard of your books, but haven't had the chance to read them yet. Thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by and commenting, Jen. I hope what you've heard is good. :-) Good luck in the contest.
DeleteThe recipe sounds delicious and I want to read your books.
ReplyDeleteIf you try the recipe, I hope you love it, Donamae. And I'd love to have you as a new reader. Best of luck in the contest.
DeleteI love finding new recipes for my family. Looks like a good one. Thank you for the opportunity. Awesome book cover. Scoobyspenny@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteThanks, Penny. I think I have one of the best cover designers around! Good luck in the contest
DeleteThe recipe sounds very good, as do your books!
ReplyDeleteElaineE 246 at msn dot com
Thank you, Elaine. :-)
DeleteYour recipe sounds wonderful, thanks for the chance to win. Love the cover!!!!
ReplyDeletebabemomara@att.net
Awww, thanks. I fell in love with the cover the first time I saw it! Good luck in the contest.
DeleteThanks for the chance to win what sounds like a great read. kayt18 (at) comcast (dot) net
ReplyDeleteAwesome! I would love to win a copy of his book!!! lindaherold999(at)gmail(dot)com
ReplyDeleteGood luck, Linda!
DeleteLove almost any kind of pasta dish. Yummy!
ReplyDeletePlease enter me. I would love to try this series.
Wendy
clarksrfun at gmail dot com
Good luck in the contest, Wendy!
DeleteLooks yummy - will definitely try it.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance to win.
kkat.edwards(at)gmail(dot)com
when my husband was alive he was greek and we always made greek meals. he dreamed of opening a greek restaurant the was in the 80's. ptclayton2 at aol dot com
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh, Peggy, he must have loved to cook! Good luck in the contest.
DeleteThe recipe sounds delicious and the book looks like a good read. Thanks for the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteYes, another pasta dish! Yum. I'd love to read your book... seaside,B&B & mysteries: 3 of my favorite things!
ReplyDeletecharlenemwilson89@gmail.com
We like some of the same things, so good luck in the contest, Charlene!
DeleteNot much of a cook, but I am a huge lover of ugly Christmas Sweaters.Jimmy Fallon's 12 days of UCS giveaways is always great. Where he finds them is anybody's guess, but they are great.Normally watch Colbert, but never miss Jimmy's sweaters. Thanks for a chance to win!
ReplyDeleteI've never caught Fallon's sweater giveaways, but that does sound like fun. Maybe I can find it this Christmas. Good luck in the contest!
DeleteI love the title of the book. Growing up everyone wore Christmas sweaters because that's what you did. It's so funny that they're a popular thing now. Thanks for the recipe, it looks delicious!
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by, Cindy. You're right about the sweaters, they have made a comeback! Good luck in the contest!
Deletewhat a great book and giveaway
ReplyDelete