Roasted Garlic Feta Chicken Pasta (Print)

Tender roasted chicken with caramelized garlic and creamy feta creates this vibrant Greek-inspired pasta dish, ready in under an hour.

# Ingredients:

→ Meat & Dairy

01 - 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
02 - 5.3 oz feta cheese, crumbled
03 - 2 tbsp Greek yogurt

→ Pasta

04 - 12.3 oz penne or rigatoni pasta

→ Vegetables

05 - 2 whole bulbs garlic
06 - 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
07 - 5.3 oz cherry tomatoes, halved
08 - 3.5 oz baby spinach

→ Pantry & Seasonings

09 - 3 tbsp olive oil
10 - 1 tsp dried oregano
11 - 1 tsp dried thyme
12 - 1/2 tsp chili flakes, optional
13 - Salt and black pepper to taste
14 - Zest and juice of 1 lemon

→ Garnish

15 - Fresh parsley, chopped

# Instructions:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Slice tops off garlic bulbs, drizzle with 1 tbsp olive oil, wrap in foil, and roast for 30 minutes until soft and golden.
02 - Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, oregano, and thyme. Place on baking tray with sliced red onion and cherry tomatoes. Drizzle with 1 tbsp olive oil. Roast for 25 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
03 - Cook pasta in large pot of salted boiling water according to package instructions. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, drain, and set aside.
04 - Squeeze roasted garlic cloves from skins into large bowl. Mash with fork. Add Greek yogurt, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Whisk together to form creamy sauce, thinning with reserved pasta water as needed.
05 - Slice roasted chicken into strips.
06 - In large skillet, heat 1 tbsp olive oil over medium heat. Add baby spinach and sauté until wilted, about 2 minutes.
07 - Add cooked pasta, roasted onion, cherry tomatoes, chicken, and mashed garlic sauce to skillet. Toss well to combine and heat through.
08 - Remove from heat, stir in crumbled feta, and toss gently.
09 - Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley and extra feta if desired.

# Pro Tips:

01 -
  • Nutrient-Rich: Packed with fresh spinach, cherry tomatoes, and lean protein.
  • Complex Flavor: Roasting the garlic removes its bite, leaving a caramelized sweetness that pairs perfectly with tangy feta.
  • Versatile: Easy to adapt for vegetarian diets or different pasta preferences.
02 -
  • Reserve the pasta water! The starchy water is the secret to getting the roasted garlic sauce to emulsify perfectly.
  • Mash the garlic while it is still warm to ensure a smooth, lump-free consistency in your sauce.
  • Don't overcook the spinach; 2 minutes in the skillet is all it needs to remain bright green.
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