Description
Baked Feta Pasta with Chicken is a comforting and flavorful dish that combines creamy feta, tender chicken, and perfectly cooked pasta for an unforgettable meal. This one-pan wonder is not only delicious but also incredibly easy to prepare, making it perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings. The feta cheese melts into a luscious sauce that clings to the pasta, while the cherry tomatoes add a burst of freshness. With minimal prep and maximum flavor, this dish is sure to become a household favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 8 oz pasta (penne or fusilli)
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 8 oz high-quality feta cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper and place them in the dish.
- Scatter halved cherry tomatoes and minced garlic around the chicken, then crumble feta cheese on top.
- Drizzle olive oil over the ingredients and sprinkle with Italian seasoning.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
- While baking, cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente; reserve some pasta water before draining.
- Combine baked chicken and veggies with pasta in a large pot, adding reserved pasta water as needed for consistency.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 350g)
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg