Description
Baked Feta Pasta with Chicken is a delightful dish that elevates your dinner experience with creamy, tangy feta cheese melting into perfectly cooked pasta. Juicy chicken and sweet cherry tomatoes create a symphony of flavors that will impress everyone at the table. This vibrant and satisfying meal can be prepared in under 30 minutes, making it ideal for busy weeknights or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 8 oz feta cheese
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 8 oz pasta (penne or rotini)
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly spray a baking dish.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper; place them in the baking dish.
- In the center, add the block of feta cheese surrounded by cherry tomatoes. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle minced garlic on top.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until the feta is melted and tomatoes burst.
- While baking, cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente; drain.
- Combine baked feta mixture with pasta, mixing well to coat. Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 95mg