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Creamy Chicken Feta Pasta

This Creamy Chicken Feta Pasta is rich, cheesy, and packed with tender chicken, garlic, feta cheese, and creamy sauce. Perfect for cozy dinners, creamy pasta recipes, and easy weeknight meals.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6

Ingredients
  

  • Main Ingredients
  • 1½ lbs chicken breast diced
  • 12 oz pasta
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup Parmesan cheese
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Seasonings
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • ½ tsp red pepper flakes optional
  • Optional Add-Ins
  • Spinach
  • Cherry tomatoes
  • Mushrooms
  • Fresh basil
  • Sun-dried tomatoes

Method
 

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  2. Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain pasta.
  3. Season chicken with garlic powder, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
  4. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  5. Cook chicken until golden brown and fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
  6. Reduce heat to medium and add minced garlic to the skillet. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  7. Pour heavy cream into the skillet and bring to a gentle simmer.
  8. Add feta cheese and Parmesan cheese, stirring until smooth and creamy.
  9. Return cooked chicken and pasta to the skillet. Toss until evenly coated.
  10. Add reserved pasta water if needed to loosen sauce.
  11. Serve warm with optional fresh basil or extra Parmesan cheese.

Notes

  • Block feta creates creamier sauce than pre-crumbled feta.
  • Reserve pasta water for silky smooth sauce texture.
  • Great with spinach or sun-dried tomatoes added in.
  • Chicken thighs can be used for extra juicy flavor.
  • Store leftovers refrigerated up to 4 days.