Creamy Baked Feta Pasta with Chicken and Tomatoes Recipe
Ingredients
- 1block feta cheese about 200g
full-fat, not crumbled
- 400g Roma tomatoes
- Optional: spinach or basil for garnish
- 1boneless skinless chicken breast
cut into bite-sized cubes
- 1 tbspolive oil plus more for drizzling
- ½ tspsalt
- ½ tspthyme
- ½ tspgarlic powder
- ½ tsponion powder
- 1 tspchicken seasoning
- 1 tspchili flakes
- ½ tspcayenne pepper
- 250g pasta
your favorite variety
Directions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Prepare a medium baking dish, no need to line it.
- 2
Add the Roma tomatoes and cubed chicken breast into the baking dish.
- 3
Season the chicken and tomatoes with salt, dried thyme, garlic powder, onion powder, chicken seasoning, chili flakes, and cayenne pepper if using. Add 1 to 2 tablespoons of olive oil and mix well to evenly coat all the ingredients.
- 4
Make a space in the center of the dish and place the entire block of feta cheese there.
- 5
Generously drizzle olive oil over the entire dish, ensuring the feta and surrounding ingredients are coated.
- 6
Bake the dish uncovered for 30 to 40 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked and the tomatoes have softened.
- 7
While the dish bakes, cook your pasta in salted boiling water for 10 to 12 minutes until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving a small splash of the pasta water.
- 8
Once baked, use a fork or spoon to mash the feta and tomatoes together, creating a creamy, saucy base.
- 9
Add the cooked pasta to the baking dish and stir thoroughly to coat the noodles in the creamy sauce. Add reserved pasta water as needed to loosen the sauce to your desired consistency.
- 10
Stir in spinach or basil leaves if you like for added freshness and flavor.
- 11
Serve your creamy baked feta pasta warm, straight from the dish for a comforting meal.
Creamy Baked Feta Pasta with Chicken and Tomatoes Recipe
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About this Recipe
Creamy Baked Feta Pasta with Chicken and Tomatoes
Discover the ultimate easy weeknight meal with our Creamy Baked Feta Pasta with Chicken and Tomatoes! This viral sensation gets a delightful upgrade with tender chicken, creating a truly satisfying chicken pasta bake. Forget complicated recipes; this dish is all about letting simple, quality ingredients shine as they bake together into a harmonious, rich sauce.
At the heart of this irresistible baked feta pasta is a whole block of creamy, full-fat feta cheese, nestled amongst sweet, bursting Roma tomatoes. As they roast in the oven, the feta softens and becomes incredibly luscious, while the tomatoes release their sweet juices, forming a naturally creamy and vibrant base. We then add bite-sized pieces of boneless, skinless chicken breast, seasoned to perfection with dried thyme, garlic powder, onion powder, and a hint of chili flakes and cayenne pepper for an optional gentle kick. This ensures every forkful of our creamy feta pasta is packed with flavor.
What makes this Mediterranean pasta dish truly special is its hands-off approach. With just 10 minutes of prep, you simply toss everything onto a sheet pan, bake for about 35 minutes, and then combine the glorious baked mixture with your favorite cooked pasta. The result is a comforting, flavorful, and incredibly easy dinner recipe that feels gourmet without the fuss. For an extra touch of freshness and color, stir in some fresh spinach or basil at the end. It's the perfect baked pasta with tomatoes for busy evenings when you crave something truly delicious and homemade.