Creamy Chicken Feta Pasta
A delightful dish featuring tender chicken, creamy feta, and fresh tomatoes, perfect for quick weeknight dinners or lazy weekends.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 8 oz pasta (penne or fusilli)
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/2 cup cream cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Boil water in a large pot. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain the pasta and set it aside.
- Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a large skillet. Add the diced chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook until it’s browned and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic and halved cherry tomatoes. Sauté for another 2-3 minutes until the tomatoes start to soften.
- Lower the heat and add the cream cheese to the skillet, stirring until it melts. Then, add the crumbled feta cheese and mix until creamy.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat evenly with the creamy sauce.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh basil for a pop of color and flavor.
Notes
Cook pasta al dente to maintain texture. Adjust the sauce’s thickness with pasta water if needed.