Creamy Baked Feta Pasta with Chicken and Tomatoes Recipe
This creamy baked feta pasta recipe combines succulent roasted chicken, juicy Roma tomatoes, and a rich block of baked feta cheese to create a luscious, comforting dish. The feta and tomatoes meld into a creamy sauce that’s tossed with your favorite pasta, making it a simple yet flavorful meal perfect for weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 2 to 3 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Low Lactose
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 block feta cheese, about 200g (full-fat, not crumbled)
- 400 g Roma tomatoes (about 2 cups)
- 1 boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized cubes
- 1 to 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for drizzling
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon chicken seasoning
- 1 teaspoon dried chili flakes (optional)
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 250 g pasta of your choice
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Use a medium baking dish without lining it.
- Prepare Ingredients: Add the Roma tomatoes and cubed chicken breast into the baking dish.
- Season Chicken and Tomatoes: Season the chicken and tomatoes with salt, thyme, garlic powder, onion powder, chicken seasoning, dried chili flakes, and cayenne pepper if using. Drizzle 1 to 2 tablespoons of olive oil over everything and mix to coat evenly.
- Add Feta Cheese: Create a space in the center of the dish and place the block of feta cheese there.
- Drizzle Olive Oil: Generously drizzle olive oil over the entire baking dish to promote baking and flavor.
- Bake: Bake the dish uncovered for 30 to 40 minutes, until the chicken is fully cooked through and the tomatoes have softened beautifully.
- Cook Pasta: While the dish bakes, cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, about 10-12 minutes.
- Drain Pasta: Drain the pasta and set aside, reserving a splash of the pasta cooking water.
- Mash Feta and Tomatoes: Once baked, mash the feta and softened tomatoes together with a fork or spoon to create a creamy, saucy base.
- Toss Pasta with Sauce: Add the cooked pasta to the baking dish and stir well to coat the noodles with the creamy sauce. Use the reserved pasta water as needed to loosen the sauce to desired consistency.
- Add Herbs (Optional): Stir in fresh spinach or basil if you like, for an herbaceous touch and extra nutrition.
- Serve Warm: Serve the creamy baked feta pasta warm and enjoy!
Notes
- One medium chicken breast is ideal for 2–3 servings.
- Use full-fat feta cheese to achieve the creamiest texture in the sauce.
- Feel free to customize the seasoning with your favorite blends like Italian seasoning, smoked paprika, or curry powder.
- Leftovers keep well for up to 3 days. Reheat gently with a splash of water or milk to refresh the sauce.
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