Creamy Mediterranean Chicken Feta Pasta Recipe (2024)

Creamy Chicken Feta Pasta is our favourite comfort food to cook at home, inspired by a dreamy sun-soaked trip to the Mediterranean Sea.

Perfectly cooked al dente noodles are tossed in a creamy and cheesy pasta sauce with tender slices of chicken breast and finished off with a sprinkle of crumbled feta cheese.

This mouth-watering pasta is quick and easy to make at home, infused with fresh and nutritious Mediterranean ingredients like olive oil, garlic, white wine, oregano, basil and sun dried tomatoes!

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What Is Chicken Feta Pasta?

Chicken + Feta + Pasta? What’s not to love?

This homemade Chicken and Feta Pasta recipe features some of our favourite healthy Mediterranean ingredients.

Slender noodles cling to a cheesy cream sauce that is tossed together with tender slices of chicken breast, sun dried tomatoes, oregano, basil and salty feta cheese.

Serve steaming bowls of this “marry me pasta” and you’ll make any carb and cheese lover happy as can be!

Travel To The Mediterranean By Cooking Chicken Feta Pasta At Home

I love traveling toEurope!

During my first visit to the continent I traveled for 5 months by train and plane. I had the opportunity to eat my way through Ireland, Scotland, England, Wales, Portugal, Spain, Belgium, Holland, Luxembourg, Iceland, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Russia, Estonia, Latvia, Poland, Czech Republic, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Lichtenstein, Croatia, Bosnia, Hungary, Romania, Slovakia, Greece, Turkey, France, Malta and Italy.

I’ve traveled to many countries in the Mediterranean. I always love revisiting the region to get a taste of nutritious ingredients like freshly pressed golden olive oil, plump olives, juicy lemons and fresh feta cheese.

This recipe is inspired by my love for Mediterranean cuisine, tossing al dente pasta with a selection of ingredients commonly used in kitchens in Italy and Greece.

Once back home from your European holiday you’ll have a newfound appreciation for the flavours of the Mediterranean and can impress friends and family by making this easy Chicken Feta Pasta recipe!

Health Benefits

Our Chicken Feta Pasta recipe is packed full of healthy ingredients!

Olive Oil is ranked as one of the healthiest fats and is a staple in the Mediterranean diet. It contains vitamins E and K and plenty of beneficial fatty acids and antioxidants.

Chicken is high in protein and provides B vitamins such as niacin, which helps your body access the energy in foods.

It is only recently that scientists have begun to identify the components responsible for garlic’s myriad health benefits. Rich in phytochemicals and potassium, garlic helps boost your immune system, fight cancer and protect your heart.

Paprika is rich in vitamin A, capsaicin, and carotenoid antioxidants. These substances may help prevent inflammation and improve your cholesterol, eyehealth and blood sugar levels.

Rich in a group of phytochemicals called carotenoids,tomatoesmay help reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke, and provide protection against cancer. Tomatoes are also a good source of immune-boosting vitamin C.

Oregano is rich in antioxidants, may help fight bacteria, could have anti-cancer properties and can decrease inflammation.

The eugenol in basil can block calcium channels, which may help to lower blood pressure. The essential oils in the herb can help to lower your cholesterol and triglycerides. Basil also contains magnesium, which can help to improve blood flow by allowing muscles and blood vessels to relax.

Consuming dairy products (such as milk and cheese) provides health benefits — especially improved bone health. Dairy foods provide nutrients that are vital for health and maintenance of your body. These nutrients include calcium, potassium, vitamin D, and protein.

Mediterranean Ingredient Substitutions

This pasta recipe is very versatile. You can easily swap out ingredients and make substitutions based on your flavour preferences or what you have available in your fridge or kitchen cupboards.

• Olives: the cornerstone of Mediterranean cooking (used for both its oil and fleshy fruit). Plump green, black or kalamata olives are a lovely addition to this pasta.
• Legumes: add additional protein to a pasta sauce by adding cooked chickpeas or cannellini beans.
• Artichokes: canned artichokes are vinegary and add a lovely flavour and texture to pasta.
• Capers: similar to olives, capers add a salty flavour to recipes. Fry them in oil to make them crispy they make a great garnish.
• Eggplant: this classic Mediterranean vegetable is best enjoyed fried until crispy and added to a pasta moments before serving.
• Zucchini: tossed in olive oil and sautéed until tender this humble vegetable adds a pop of yellow or green colour to pasta dishes. You can also stuff zucchini flowers with ricotta and deep fry them and use as an impressive garnish perched on top of each bowl.

Directions

Follow our step-by-step recipe and you’ll have a crowd-pleasing pasta dinner on the table ready to eat in under 1 hour.

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to boil and cook the pasta al dente according to the instructions on the package. Reserve 1-2 cups of pasta water before draining.
2. Meanwhile, heat the oilin a large skillet and melt the butter in it. Add the chicken breast slices and cook over medium heat for 4-5 minutes until slightly golden.
3. Stir in the garlic and sweet paprika and continue to cook for another minute until fragrant.
4. Add the dry sherry to deglaze the pot and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until most of the alcohol evaporates.
5. Stir in the tomato paste,cream cheese and 1 cup of the reserved pasta water. Stir to combine and allow the sauce to simmer for 2 minutes.
6. Add the oregano and crumbled feta cheese and stir to combine.
7. Allow the sauce to simmer for 2 minutes, then toss in the cooked pasta. Toss well until the pasta is covered in sauce, adding a dash of pasta water if it looks too thick.
8. Stir in the sun-dried tomatoes and season with freshly ground pepper.
9. Garnish with basil leaves and crumbled feta cheese. Serve hot.

Chicken Feta Pasta Recipe Tips

This mouth-watering Chicken and Feta Pasta recipe is quick & easy to make at home. Here are some tips and tricks to get you started.

• Use a large pot or Dutch Oven to cook the noodles so they are fully submerged in the boiling salt water. This will ensure they cook evenly and don’t stick together.
• We like to use spaghetti in this recipe but you can substitue with other long and slender pasta varieties like spaghettini, linguini, bucatini, fettuccine or tagliatelle. Penne and rigatoni also work well as the interiors hold the sauce well.
• We like to use thinly sliced chicken breast in this pasta dish as they cook quickly and are delightfully tender. You can substitue with fattier chicken thighs, which offer additional flavour.
• A vegetarian version of this pasta can be prepared if you omit the chicken and replace with cooked chickpeas.
• We like to add flavour to the dish by adding a few glugs of fortified wine like dry sherry but you can substitute with a dry white wine like riesling or sauvignon blanc if you prefer.
• Cream cheese gives the dish its deliciously tangy sauce. You can make a more decadent version by substituting the cream cheese with mascarpone or Boursin.
• We like to use cow’s milk feta cheese but you can use sheep or goat milk feta if you prefer.
• We suggest purchasing sun dried tomatoes that are submerged in oil as they retain their moisture best.
• We like to garnish each bowl with fresh basil but you can substitute with other fresh herbs like parsley, dill or chives.
• This pasta dish is very versatile. Feel free to use substitute or add other popular Mediterranean ingredients like olives, artichokes, capers, eggplant, zucchini, fresh tomato or legumes like chickpeas.

What To Serve With Homemade Feta Chicken Pasta

There’s nothing more comforting than cozying up to a bowl of freshly tossed Feta Chicken Pasta!

This mouth-watering Mediterranean pasta recipe is perfectly creamy so we like to serve it alongside fresh salads like Roasted Pumpkin Feta Salad, Roasted Beetroot Salad, Garlic Lemon Chickpea Avocado Salad and Fennel, Apple, Celery and Roasted Hazelnut Salad.

If you’re hosting a Mediterranean-themed dinner party we suggest serving Chicken and Feta Pasta with other popular dishes from the region like:

• Baked Mediterranean Chicken Thighs
• Mediterranean Hummus Pasta with Pesto Chicken
• Creamy Whipped Paprika Feta Dip
• Burrata Bruschetta Crostini
• Fresh Fig Prosciutto Grilled Cheese Sandwich
• Gorgonzola Risotto al Radicchio
• Crispy Roast Chicken and Leek Risotto
• Sartu Di Riso Italian Baked Risotto
• Spicy Greek Feta Cheese Dip Tirokafteri
• Greek Sweet Pepper Pork and Cabbage Stew
• Keftedakia Roasted Greek Meatballs

How To Store And Reheat Pasta

Store leftover pasta in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 4-5 days.

When ready to eat leftovers, reheat in the microwave or in a skillet over medium heat with a splash of milk, white wine or chicken stock to help hydrate the noodles.

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How To Make Mediterranean Chicken Feta Pasta

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