Description
Experience the delightful combination of creamy feta, tender chicken, and perfectly cooked pasta in this baked feta pasta with chicken recipe. This dish is not only easy to prepare but also a stunning centerpiece for any dinner table. Packed with flavor and comfort, it’s an ideal choice for cozy nights or entertaining friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
- 8 oz block feta cheese
- 12 oz pasta (penne or fusilli)
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes (about 2 cups)
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp dried oregano
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly spray a large baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Place chicken breasts in the center of the baking dish and surround them with crumbled feta cheese and halved cherry tomatoes.
- Scatter minced garlic over the mixture and drizzle with olive oil. Season generously with salt, pepper, and dried oregano.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
- Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente; drain while reserving some pasta water.
- Once baked, shred the chicken in the dish and mix everything together with the cooked pasta. Add reserved pasta water for creaminess if needed.
- Garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (230g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg