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April 15, 2021 10 Comments

Baked Chicken Feta Tomato Pasta

A serving of Baked Chicken Feta Tomato Pasta with two slices of French bread all sitting on a blue plate. In the top background, there's a fork sitting on a loosely laid yellow kitchen towel.A restaurant-quality dinner that’s made from the simplest ingredients. In this Baked Chicken Feta Tomato Pasta recipe, everything (except the pasta) bakes together to make a delicious sauce that is perfect when tossed with your favorite pasta! Serve it with this Easy French Bread and your family will be raving!

I’m not on TikTok, but I keep hearing about this Feta Tomato dinner that is all the rage! A friend posted that she had tried it and it was delish! I decided to give it a try, but you know I can’t leave anything alone. I wanted to add some protein, so chicken was what made sense. Anytime I use chicken, I add a little lemon juice which brings out the flavor, and I knew it would also brighten up the tomatoes in this dish.

A diagonally placed 9x13 dark blue and white patterned Polish pottery dish filled with slice cherry tomatoes surrounding a block of feta cheese topped with slice green onions.I also added a little sprinkle of dried basil over the chicken before baking. Of course, I added a hearty amount of fresh basil and crushed garlic to the finished dish before tossing it with the pasta. This recipe is DELICIOUS! I can’t wait for you to try it and see if you enjoy it as much as I did!

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A sliver serving spoon is dipped into a 9x13 blue and white dish of baked pasta. Step-by-Step Pictures for How to Make Baked Chicken Feta Tomato Pasta

9-photo picture collage of step-by-step pictures for making Chicken Feta Tomato Pasta.A blue plate with two pieces of French bread and a serving of chicken feta pasta with a fork held above the plate with a scoop of pasta on it. In the top background is a yellow cloth towel rippled around the plate.Tips for making Baked Chicken Feta Tomato Pasta 
  • Cut the chicken into 1-inch pieces to ensure they cook through.
  • Sprinkle chicken with salt, pepper, dried basil, lemon juice, and olive oil. Toss before adding the feta and tomatoes.
  • Push the chicken out of the center so the block of feta can fit. 
  • Drizzle the olive oil over the tomatoes and feta. Sprinkle everything with salt and pepper.
  • Cook the pasta while the chicken, feta, and tomatoes bake.
  • Reserve a half cup of pasta water before draining the noodles in case you need it to thin out the sauce.
  • Remove the baking dish from the oven and add chopped basil and crushed garlic.
  • Stir everything together until the melted feta is completely distributed. 
  • Toss with the pasta and if needed add a little pasta water to thin the sauce.
  • This pasta works great with spiral, penne, or other fun-shaped pasta.
  • Serve with French Bread and a salad.

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Chef’s Tools:

  • 9×13 Baking Dish
  • Cutting Board
  • Chef’s Knife Set
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Pasta Pot
  • Olive Oil

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Baked Chicken Feta Tomato Pasta
 
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Prep time
15 mins
Cook time
35 mins
Total time
50 mins
 
A restaurant-quality dinner that is super simple to make. So flavorful and delicious! A dinner you will make again and again!
Author: Maria Slightly adapted from the TikTok version
Serves: 6-8
Ingredients
  • 1 lb chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 3-4 cups cherry tomatoes
  • 1 (8-10 oz) block of feta cheese
  • ½ cup + 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp salt, divided
  • ¼ tsp pepper
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • ½ cup fresh basil, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 1 (12-16 oz) box of your favorite pasta
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  2. Place cut chicken pieces into the bottom of a 9x13 baking dish. Sprinkle them with 1 tsp lemon juice, 1 tbsp olive oil, ½ tsp salt, half of the pepper (I don't really measure that, just shake some on), and the 1 tsp dried basil.
  3. Scoot the chicken out of the center and place the block of feta there.
  4. Arrange the tomatoes evenly on top of the chicken. Then pour ½ cup of olive oil evenly over everything and sprinkle with the remaining ½ tsp salt and a little more pepper.
  5. Bake uncovered at 400 degrees for 35 minutes.
  6. Cook the pasta in salted water (1½-2 tsp salt) while the chicken cooks. (Before draining the water, reserve 1 cup in case you want to thin out the sauce.)
  7. After 35 minutes, remove the chicken dish and add the chopped basil and crushed garlic. Stir well until the melted feta is completely distributed.
  8. Add the drained pasta and toss until coated. Serve with French Bread and/or a salad.
  9. Enjoy!
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10 Comments

  1. Nicole

    April 17, 2021 at 10:00 am

    I’m not on TikTok either but have seen pictures of this around recently, too. I’m glad you tried it and have a recipe, because now maybe I’ll go buy a block of feta and make it as well! See if it lives up to all the rage. Haha. Love the addiction of chicken! #Aprilgiveaway

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    • Maria

      April 19, 2021 at 4:21 am

      Make sure to grab a loaf of crusty French bread to dip in the sauce. Yum!

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    • Nicole

      April 29, 2021 at 9:25 am

      Loved the tangy flavor of this pasta! I might try adding some asparagus to the roasting pan next time. The leftovers were great as well!

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      • Maria

        April 30, 2021 at 9:11 am

        Yay!!! And, Asparagus would be an awesome addition!

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  2. Mary

    June 1, 2021 at 7:45 pm

    Have made this a couple times. It is SO good!! Making it again tonight and doubling the recipe. The whole family loves it!

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    • Maria

      January 17, 2022 at 9:07 am

      Yay! I love hearing that Mary!

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  3. Amy Rosquist

    June 30, 2021 at 9:49 pm

    This is a recipe I will make again and again. My grocery store was out of feta the first time I made it, so I used a block of queso fresco. It was great, also. #junegiveaway

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    • Maria

      July 14, 2021 at 9:31 am

      Yay! So glad to hear you like it! Great to know queso fresco works too!

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  4. Debbie

    January 10, 2022 at 5:43 pm

    If you are near a Trader Joe’s, try this with their spinach-artichoke dip in place of the feta:) So good!

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    • Maria

      January 11, 2022 at 9:33 am

      That sounds amazing! I’ll have to remember that for when I am back in the states!

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