Description
Making this viral TikTok Easy Baked Feta Chicken Pasta recipe is a breeze!! Once you taste the amazing depth of flavor in this feta chicken bake you will understand why it became so popular. The combination of the baked feta cheese with the roasted tomatoes, chicken and the other savory ingredients is Simply Delicious!!
Ingredients
15 ounces (453g) pasta
2 pints cherry tomatoes (approx. 1 and 1/2 pounds)
8 ounces (225g) feta cheese block
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
2 to 4 cloves garlic, chopped
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 cups cooked chicken, chopped or shredded
2 cups baby spinach
Freshly grated Parmesan cheese (optional for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Add the cherry tomatoes in an even layer, chopped garlic cloves, 1/2 cup of olive oil and salt & pepper to a 9×13-inch casserole dish. Stir gently to combine and coat the tomatoes with oil.
- Place the block of feta cheese in the center of the baking dish, turning it over to coat with olive oil. Sprinkle the feta with black pepper.
- Bake in oven for 35 to 40 minutes. You will know that it is ready when the cherry tomatoes burst and the feta will have softened.
- When there is 15 minutes remaining on the cook time, cook pasta in boiling water according to package directions, reserving one cup of the pasta water. For best results, use al dente pasta. Set the pasta aside.
- Remove the dish from the oven and immediately add the fresh basil leaves, baby spinach and chopped or shredded chicken.
- Add the cooked pasta to the tomato mixture and give it a good stir with a wooden spoon.
- Use a fork to gently mash some of the block of feta cheese and some of the tomatoes. Give it a good stir, squishing some of the tomatoes and leaving others whole. Serve with freshly grated Parmesan cheese (optional) and chopped fresh basil.
Notes
Storage and freezing instructions:
Store any leftovers in an airtight container for 2 to 3 days in the fridge.
We do not recommend freezing this recipe as it is best served on the same day or as leftovers from the fridge.
Reheat single servings using a microwave-safe dish with 30 second intervals in the microwave until heated through. Top with fresh garnish or parmesan cheese.
- Category: Dinner Recipe
- Method: Oven Baked
- Cuisine: American
