Description
A delicious and satisfying dish combining tender chicken, creamy feta cheese, and flavorful tomatoes, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 block (7-8 oz) feta cheese
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 8 oz pasta (penne or rotini)
- 2 cups cooked chicken (diced)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Place the feta cheese in the center of a baking dish. Surround it with cherry tomatoes and minced garlic. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with oregano.
- Bake for 30 minutes, or until the feta is creamy and the tomatoes are blistered.
- Meanwhile, cook the pasta according to package instructions. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water and drain the rest.
- Once the feta mixture is done, combine it with the cooked pasta. Add the diced chicken and mix well, adding reserved pasta water as needed to reach your desired consistency.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. Reheat with a splash of water or olive oil to keep it moist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Chicken Feta Pasta, Quick Dinner, Mediterranean Recipe