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Baked Chicken Feta Pasta with Cherry Tomatoes and Spinach

Baked Chicken Feta Pasta with Cherry Tomatoes and Spinach Delight

Enjoy the delicious Baked Chicken Feta Pasta with Cherry Tomatoes and Spinach, a comforting and versatile dish perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta and Sauce
  • 8 ounces Celentani Pasta Can swap with any short pasta like penne or fusilli.
  • 2 cups Cherry Tomatoes Can substitute with grape tomatoes.
  • 4 cloves Garlic Fresh garlic is preferred, can use garlic powder in a pinch.
  • 8 ounces Feta Cheese Use a block for baking; crumbled changes texture.
  • 1/4 cup Olive Oil Avocado oil can be used for different flavor.
For the Veggies
  • 4 cups Spinach Can swap for kale or arugula.
For the Chicken
  • 2 pounds Chicken Breast For vegetarian option, omit chicken and add sautéed mushrooms.
For Seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon Basil Fresh herbs can be swapped for dried.
  • 1 tablespoon Italian Seasoning Adjust quantities as needed.
  • 1 teaspoon Sea Salt Adjust to taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper Adjust to taste.

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking dish
  • Pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Combine cherry tomatoes, minced garlic, fresh basil, Italian seasoning, sea salt, black pepper, and olive oil in the baking dish.
  3. Break feta cheese into large chunks and nestle them in the center of the tomato mixture.
  4. Bake for 30 minutes in the preheated oven.
  5. Smash the roasted tomatoes and feta together until they form a cohesive sauce.
  6. Stir in chopped fresh spinach.
  7. Layer cubed chicken on top and return to the oven, lowering temperature to 350°F (175°C). Bake for an additional 15 minutes.
  8. Cook celentani pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain well.
  9. Combine the cooked pasta with the chicken and veggie mixture in the baking dish.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 520kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 36gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For perfect timing, start to boil pasta after adding chicken. Check chicken temperature reaches 165°F for safety.

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