Feta Chicken Pasta Food

5 INGREDIENT CHICKEN FETA PASTA

Steps:

• In a large pot or Dutch oven with a lid, heat the olive oil over high for 1 minute, then add the chicken breast halves. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt and the black pepper. Cook the chicken on one side for 8 minutes, moving it around in the pan a little to prevent sticking, but not too much, so that a nice crust will form. Lower the heat as needed if the chicken seems to be cooking too quickly. Flip, sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, then cook for 5 additional minutes, until the chicken is cooked through.
• Add the diced tomatoes and water. Stir in the pasta and cook, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Cover and let cook an additional 10 minutes.
• Remove the lid, stir, then add three-quarters of the feta. Stir once more, then let cook uncovered for 5 additional minutes. Serve warm, sprinkled with the remaining feta cheese and fresh basil.

BAKED FETA PASTA

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Toss the cherry tomatoes and olive oil with 1/4 teaspoon of salt and several grinds of black pepper in a medium bowl until combined. Transfer to a 2 1/2- to 3-quart baking dish, place the feta in the center of the tomatoes and season with a pinch of black pepper. Bake until the tomatoes have burst and the feta has softened, about 30 minutes. Raise the heat to 450 degrees F and continue to cook until the tomatoes and feta are golden brown, 10 to 15 minutes more.
• Meanwhile, bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook until al dente, about 13 minutes. Reserve 1/2 cup of the cooking water, then thoroughly drain the pasta.
• As soon as the tomatoes and feta come out of the oven, stir in the garlic and red pepper flakes (if using). Use the back of a spoon to smash the tomatoes and feta into a smooth and creamy sauce (it's okay if some of the oil isn't fully integrated). Add the pasta and half the basil and toss until evenly coated. If the sauce is too thick, stir in some pasta water a couple tablespoons at a time. Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper. Serve topped with the remaining basil and a pinch of sea salt.

GREEK PASTA SALAD WITH FETA AND CHICKEN

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions.
• In a small bowl, whisk together broth, oil, vinegar, Dijon mustard, thyme, salt and pepper to taste. Add diced chicken, green pepper, and mint.
• Drain pasta and add to bowl with dressing and chicken. Toss to combine. Cover with plastic and refrigerate until ready to serve. Top with feta cheese just before serving.

PASTA WITH CHICKEN, ROASTED RED PEPPERS & FETA

Steps:

• Cook and stir garlic in 2 Tbsp. of the oil in skillet on medium heat 3 minutes. Add peppers, chicken breast strips and remaining 2 Tbsp. oil. Cook 2 minutes or until heated through.
• Cook pasta as directed on package; drain.
• Toss vegetable mixture with hot pasta and feta cheese. Sprinkle with parsley.

FANTASTIC FETA CHICKEN

Steps:

• Arrange chicken in 13X9-inch baking dish.
• Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of the juice.
• Sprinkle with oregano and pepper.
• Top with cheese; drizzle with remaining 1 tablespoon juice.
• Bake at 350°F for 30 to 35 minutes or until cooked through.

THE MACARTHUR (ARTICHOKE, FETA & CHICKEN PASTA)

Steps:

• preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• in a pot bring salted water to a boil, add 2 tbs olive oil & cook pasta til aldente, rinse & set aside.
• heat the olive oil in a large skillet over med-high heat.
• add onion & garlic & saute for 3 minutes, then add mushrooms & cook for 5 minutes or until mushrooms are soft.
• generously salt & pepper the chicken.
• move some of the veggies aside, add the chicken to skillet & cook for 10 minutes stirring often but only flipping once.
• add the artichokes, spices, white wine & balsamic vinegar.
• put cooked pasta in a casserole dish, cover with the chicken & veggies, sprinkle on the diced tomato & spread the feta cheese on top.
• cover loosely & cook in the oven til cheese melts & chicken is cooked through (approximately 15 minutes).

ROSEMARY AND FETA CHICKEN WITH BOW TIE PASTA

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions and transfer to a large serving bowl.
• While pasta is boiling, cut chicken breasts into 1/4 to 1/2-inch pieces.
• In a large skillet, sauté chicken pieces in the olive oil until cooked through. Add to pasta and mix. Add peppers, garlic and pepper flakes to pan, cook 2 minutes stirring frequently.
• Add olives, tomatoes, chicken broth, rosemary and a pinch of salt. Bring the mixture just to a boil. While waiting for liquid to boil, sprinkle cheeses over the pasta and chicken. Pour boiling contents of saute pan over the chicken and pasta and toss.
• Toss and top with parmesan.