Description
Indulge in the creamy goodness of Irresistible Baked Feta Pasta with Chicken. This delightful dish combines tender chicken, rich feta cheese, and juicy cherry tomatoes, all baked to perfection for a comforting, flavorful meal. Perfect for family dinners or impressing guests, this recipe is easy to prepare and sure to become a favorite at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 oz block feta cheese
- 12 oz penne pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves (for garnish)
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Arrange seasoned chicken breasts in a baking dish. Drizzle with olive oil, salt, pepper, and minced garlic.
- Scatter cherry tomatoes around the chicken and place the feta cheese block in the center.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, until bubbling and fragrant.
- While baking, cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve some pasta water.
- Combine baked ingredients with cooked pasta and reserved water to achieve desired sauce consistency.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 370g)
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 135mg