Chicken Feta Pasta

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Chicken Feta Pasta is truly perfection. Here's another one of my favorite "throw it together / empty out the fridge" meals!

Chicken Feta Pasta from www.whatsgabycooking.com (@whatsgabycookin)

This crazy easy Chicken Feta Pasta comes together in just about no time. A base of TONS of garlic, canned tomatoes, sautéed chicken and tons of feta mixed with perfectly al dente bucatini gets dinner on the table in under 30 minutes. (side note - also excellent with shrimp but that wont need as long to cook as chicken FYI)

This combo of flavors in my Chicken Feta Pasta is a true crowd pleasure and I can guarantee that it'll be a staple in your house for years to come! Feel free to use whatever pasta you prefer. I'm just a mega fan of bucatini so I'll jump at any chance to use it! Have at it my friends, you'll be obsessed.

And if you need a few more crazy easy pasta recipes:

Chicken Feta Pasta from www.whatsgabycooking.com (@whatsgabycookin)
Chicken Feta Pasta from www.whatsgabycooking.com (@whatsgabycookin)

Chicken Feta Pasta

Author: Gaby Dalkin
4.7 from 10 votes
Chicken with a feta tomato sauce is TRUE perfection!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 people

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into ¾ inch cubes
  • Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
  • 6 cloves garlic chopped
  • 1 14.5-ounce can of diced tomatoes with basil, garlic, and oregano
  • ½ cup pasta water
  • 1 pound long pasta bucatini is my favorite
  • 8 ounces feta cheese divided
  • fresh basil finely chopped, optional

Instructions
 

  • In a large pot or Dutch oven with a lid, heat the olive oil over high for 1 minute, then add the chicken. Season liberally with salt and black pepper. Cook the chicken, moving it around in the pan a little to prevent sticking, so that a nice crust will form, about 10 minutes. Flip, sprinkle with the garlic and stir to combine for 30 seconds until fragrant. After 30 seconds, add the diced tomatoes and 6 ounces of the crumbled feta and simmer.
  • Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Once al dente, add ½ cup of the pasta water into the chicken mixture and continue to let it simmer. Drain the pasta and then add to the chicken tomato mixture.
  • Serve warm, sprinkled with the remaining feta cheese and fresh basil. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Notes

Serve with garlic bread and a side salad.

Nutrition Information

Calories: 866kcal | Carbohydrates: 96g | Protein: 61g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 159mg | Sodium: 989mg | Potassium: 1237mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 512IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 356mg | Iron: 4mg
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7 Comments

  1. 5 stars
    Omg this was the best pasta dish I’ve ever made and so simple. It was a hit with my whole family. I never comment because most recipes I make never turn out very good but this is definitely a keeper!

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