Creamy Baked Feta Tomato Chicken Pasta is a comforting pasta bake featuring tender chicken, roasted cherry tomatoes, and a block of feta cheese that melts into a creamy sauce coating every piece of pasta.
Ingredients
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
12 ounces penne or rigatoni pasta
2 cups cherry or grape tomatoes
1 block 7 to 8 ounces feta cheese
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 cloves garlic minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon salt divided
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup heavy cream optional
1/4 cup reserved pasta water as needed
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil or parsley
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 400°F and lightly grease a large baking dish.
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Place tomatoes in the dish. Drizzle with olive oil and add garlic, oregano, half the salt, and black pepper. Toss gently.
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Season chicken pieces with remaining salt and add to the dish around the tomatoes.
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Place the block of feta in the center and drizzle lightly with olive oil.
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Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F and tomatoes have burst.
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Cook pasta in salted boiling water until just shy of al dente. Drain and reserve 1/4 cup pasta water.
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Remove baking dish from oven and stir feta and tomatoes together to form a creamy sauce.
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Stir in heavy cream if using.
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Add drained pasta and mix well. Add reserved pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce.
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Return to oven for 10 to 15 minutes until heated through and lightly golden on top.
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Sprinkle with fresh basil or parsley before serving.