Baked Chicken Feta Pasta

I don’t know about you, but ever since that baked feta pasta recipe went viral on TikTok, I’ve been obsessed. That rich, creamy feta and tomato sauce is irresistible! And of course I had to put my own spin on it, so I added chunks of tender chicken–yum! This chicken feta pasta recipe is super simple to throw together and pretty hands-off. It’s quickly become one of my favorite easy weeknight meals!

Chicken Feta Pasta Recipe

This baked feta pasta with chicken is packed with Italian flavor! If you’re not familiar with this recipe, the highlight is baking a block of feta in the oven along with cherry tomatoes and some seasonings. It gets really melty, then you just mix everything together along with some pasta water, and it turns into the creamiest pasta sauce!

I love how easy this dish is: it only takes a few minutes of prep, and I can cook the pasta while the chicken and feta is in the oven. Dinner is ready in about 30 minutes, and my kids love how creamy it is!

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How to Store and Reheat

Store leftover baked chicken feta pasta in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave, stirring frequently, until warmed through.

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Baked Chicken Feta Pasta Recipe

This baked chicken feta pasta recipe is fresh, creamy, tangy, and super simple to throw together. Just 5 minutes of prep!

Prep: 5 minutes minutes

Cook: 30 minutes minutes

Total Time : 35 minutes minutes

Servings: 4 bowls

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Ingredients

• ▢ ½ pound boneless, skinless chicken breast diced*
• ▢ 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• ▢ ½ teaspoon onion powder
• ▢ 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• ▢ Freshly ground black pepper to taste
• ▢ ¼ cup olive oil
• ▢ 2 cups cherry tomatoes
• ▢ 8 ounces feta cheese **
• ▢ 2 cups dry pasta ***
• ▢ Fresh basil optional, for garnish

Equipment

• 9×13-inch Baking Dish

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Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 400℉.
• In a bowl, season the chicken with the garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, and black pepper.
  ½ pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, ½ teaspoon onion powder, Freshly ground black pepper
  
• Add the olive oil, cherry tomatoes, feta cheese, and seasoned chicken to a 9×13-inch baking dish, and toss to evenly coat. Sprinkle with more pepper if desired, and place in the oven.
  ¼ cup olive oil, 2 cups cherry tomatoes, 8 ounces feta cheese
  
• Bake for 30 minutes, or until the top of the feta cheese is golden and the tomatoes are roasted.
• While the tomatoes and feta are baking, prepare the pasta according to package directions. Drain and reserve ½ cup of pasta water.
  2 cups dry pasta
  
• Remove the feta and tomatoes from the oven and stir to combine, breaking down the tomatoes to create a creamy sauce.
  
• Add the pasta and the reserved cooking water to the tomato feta mixture, and stir until everything is well coated.
  
• Serve with basil if desired.
  Fresh basil

Notes

*I prefer to make this recipe with chicken breasts, but you can use thighs if that’s what you have. If you have cooked shredded chicken to use up, you can also stir that in when you add the pasta if you’d like.

**If you aren’t a huge fan of feta, this recipe also works really well with goat cheese. I haven’t tried it myself, but I’ve also seen great results with Boursin.

***Any short pasta shape works well in this recipe. I like rigatoni.

Tips:

• The cheese is already pretty salty so you don’t need to add any additional salt.

Storage: Store baked chicken feta pasta in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 days.

Nutrition Facts

Baked Chicken Feta Pasta Recipe

Amount Per Serving (1 bowl)

Calories 381 Calories from Fat 243

% Daily Value*

Fat 27g42%

Saturated Fat 11g69%

Trans Fat 1g

Cholesterol 87mg29%

Sodium 1350mg59%

Potassium 831mg24%

Carbohydrates 13g4%

Fiber 3g13%

Sugar 9g10%

Protein 23g46%

Vitamin A 1160IU23%

Vitamin C 26mg32%

Calcium 316mg32%

Iron 3mg17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Author: Becky Hardin

Course:Main Course

Cuisine:American

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How to Make Chicken Feta Pasta Bake Step by Step

Season the Chicken: Preheat your oven to 400℉. In a bowl, season ½ pound of diced boneless, skinless chicken breast with 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning, ½ teaspoon of onion powder, and freshly ground black pepper to taste.

Bake the Feta: Add ¼ cup of olive oil, 2 cups of cherry tomatoes, 8 ounces of feta cheese, and the seasoned chicken to a 9×13-inch baking dish, and toss to evenly coat. Sprinkle with more pepper if desired, and place in the oven. Bake for 30 minutes, or until the top of the feta cheese is golden and the tomatoes are roasted.

Boil the Pasta: While the chicken, tomatoes, and feta are baking, prepare 2 cups of dry pasta according to the package directions. Drain and reserve ½ cup of pasta water.

Combine: Remove the feta and tomatoes from the oven and stir to combine, breaking down the tomatoes to create a creamy sauce. Then add the pasta and the reserved cooking water to the tomato feta chicken mixture, and stir until everything is well coated. Top with more tomatoes, basil, and cheese to serve!

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