Description
Baked Feta Pasta with Chicken is a creamy, comforting dish that combines tender chicken breasts, rich feta cheese, and juicy cherry tomatoes, all baked together for a delightful one-pan meal. Ready in just 30 minutes, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions. With its vibrant colors and delicious flavor, it’s sure to impress family and friends alike!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 oz feta cheese
- 12 oz penne or fusilli pasta
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and garlic powder; place in the prepared dish.
- Add halved cherry tomatoes around the chicken and crumble feta cheese on top.
- Drizzle olive oil over the dish and bake for 25-30 minutes until chicken is cooked through and tomatoes burst.
- Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente; drain.
- Shred the cooked chicken in the baking dish using two forks. Stir in pasta until well coated with sauce.
- Serve garnished with fresh basil and an additional drizzle of olive oil.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 90mg