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• Total Time 30 min
• Yield 4 Servings
• Level Medium

With a low calorie count, this chicken and pasta dish is a good choice for a healthy dinner. The sophisticated flavor of the hearts of palm and the finishing touch of feta cheese excite the tastebuds from the very first bite.
hide‹With a low calorie count, this chicken and pasta dish is a good choice for a healthy dinner. The sophisticated flavor of the hearts of palm and the finishing touch of feta cheese excite the tastebuds from th...
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Ingredients

• Pinch of salt
• 1 tablespoon cooking oil
• 3 cups penne pasta
• 6 ounces hearts of palm (or substitute celery)
• 1 pound chicken, boneless and skinless
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves, diced
• 1/2 cup chicken broth (you can use white wine in place of some of the broth)
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh oregano
• 1/2 pound fresh red bell pepper, julienned
• 1/4 cup olives, pitted and sliced
• 1/4 cup feta cheese

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Directions

1. 1. Fill a large pot half full of water and place over high heat. Add salt and cooking oil. When the water has reached a full rolling boil add the pasta and cook for seven minutes (al dente). Drain the pasta in a colander and rinse thoroughly with cold water. Reserve the pasta.
2. 2. Cut the hearts of palm in thin diagonal slices across the grain and reserve.
3. 3. Cut the chicken into 1 inch squares and set aside.
4. 4. Pour the extra virgin olive oil into a skillet over medium heat; add garlic and cook for two minutes. Add the chicken cubes and stir until coated with oil.
5. 5. When the chicken is browned add the broth; scrape the bottom of the pan with a spatula using the liquid as a cleansing and dissolving agent. This is called deglazing the pan and enhances the flavor of the broth. Add the oregano.
6. 6. After the broth has reached a full boil, lower the heat to medium and add the bell pepper. Cook covered for 10 minutes.
7. 7. Stir in the sliced hearts of palm and olives.
8. 8. Add the cooked pasta and stir to combine all. Cook for a couple of minutes until all of the elements of the dish have reached a uniform heat level.
9. 9. Plate the pasta mix and sprinkle on some feta cheese and serve.