Name: Feta Chicken Pasta
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 1 1/2 skinless, boneless chicken breasts, diced into 1 1/2 inch cubes; 5.4 ounces feta cheese; 3 garlic cloves cut into small pieces (or minced); 1 teaspoon cajun spice; 1/2 pint cherry tomatoes; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon basil; 1/2 teaspoon oregeno; 1/4 teaspoon onion powder; salt and pepper to taste; 2 cups dried penne rigate pasta; 1/2 cup freshely grated parmesan cheese

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This Baked Feta Chicken Pasta is an easy one-dish dinner inspired by a viral TikTok recipe. Juicy chicken bakes with feta, tomatoes, and spices to create a creamy, flavorful sauce perfect for pasta.

I wanted to try out some new recipes recently, and this one caught my eye. I hadn’t heard of the “viral baked feta pasta” recipe, but it looked really good. I’ve given it a little twist by adding chicken, making it a one-dish meal that’s perfect for two. The method is brilliant—everything bakes together in the oven to create a creamy, flavor-packed sauce without a whole lot of effort.

This version is designed for two people, but if you need to feed a whole family, you can double the ingredients and bake it in a 9×13-inch dish.

Why You’ll Love This Feta Chicken Pasta Recipe

One-Pan Dinner – The chicken bakes right in with the feta and tomatoes for easy cleanup.
Packed with Protein – No need to cook chicken separately!
Big, Bold Flavor – Feta, garlic, and Cajun seasoning add the perfect kick.
Customizable – Adjust the spice level and pasta type to your liking.
Quick: Easily assemble this recipe right in the baking dish and get it in the oven in 5 minutes!

Feta chicken pasta sauce ingredients in a baking pan. — All the ingredients – chicken, garlic chunks, cherry tomatoes, feta cheese, olive oil and spices – are layered right in the baking dish.

Ingredients for Feta Chicken Pasta

For exact measurements and instructions, check out the full printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.

Feta cheese – A creamy, tangy cheese that forms the base of the sauce.
Boneless, skinless chicken – I used chicken breasts, but thighs work too.
Cherry tomatoes – They burst as they roast, adding sweetness to the sauce.
Olive oil – Helps everything roast to perfection.
Fresh garlic – Adds bold flavor.
Cajun seasoning – For a little heat and spice.
Dried basil & oregano – Classic Mediterranean flavors.
Salt, pepper & onion powder – Simple seasonings that bring everything together.Dried pasta – Any short pasta works, like penne or rotini.
Parmesan cheese – Freshly grated for a finishing touch.
Pasta of choice: Use whatever pasta you’d like and cook it according to directions. I used penne rigate.

How to Portion, Cook, and Freeze This Recipe to Fit Your Lifestyle

This recipe is wonderfully flexible. Here are some different options you can choose from to make it work for you:

Cooking for Two? This recipe is already portioned for two people! (We had a few leftovers for lunch the next day.)
Feeding a Family? Double the ingredients and bake in a 9×13-inch dish.
Meal Prep Tip: While I don’t recommend freezing the entire dish, you can pre-dice your chicken and freeze it so it’s ready to go when you need it!

Favorite Cookware for 2!

If you’re cooking for 2, treat yourself to the perfect sized pans! For this recipe, I used a small baking dish 6.5 x 10 inches (similar to this one) that is perfect for two. You can find my favorites in my Amazon shop here on Amazon USA or Amazon Canada. (They are affilate links.)

Simple Instructions for Making Feta Chicken Pasta

(For all the detailed instructions, refer to the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.)

1. Layer all ingredients in a baking pan.
2. Bake @ 400 degrees for 40 minutes.
3.Stir the ingredients after baking to make a creamy sauce.

4.Cook pasta according to package directions and stir into sauce. Top with Parmesan and bake until melted.

Helpful Tips When Making This Recipe

Use Block Feta – Pre-crumbled feta won’t melt as well.
Dice the chicken in 1 1/2 inch chunks – So it will cook evenly.
Adjust the Spice Level – Use more or less Cajun seasoning depending on your taste.

A serving spoon with feta chicken pasta on it with the pan of it in the background.

Substitutions and Variations for this Feta Chicken Pasta Recipe

Use any kind of pasta that you’d like for a different variety.
Substitute mozzerella cheese for the parmesan. It will still be delicious!
Make it without chicken for a delicious sidedish.

Grandma Rita’s Kitchen Tips

One of the best time-saving hacks I’ve learned over the years is to prep your proteins in advance! When I buy chicken, I like to dice and freeze it in portioned bags so I can just grab what I need for recipes like this one. It makes dinnertime prep SO much easier!

Side Dishes to Serve with This Recipe

Green Salad – A fresh side to balance the rich, creamy pasta. Spinach salad (with poppy seed dressing) would be delicious.
Any Kind of Bread – Garlic bread, sourdough bread, or bread machine buns would go splendidly with this yummy pasta.
Vegetables – Any green veggies would pair well with this pasta.
Greek Salad – Would pair with the medditeranian flavor of this recipe.

Other Chicken Recipes You Might Enjoy:

This chicken casserole with swiss cheese and stuffing is wildly popular!
Dutch oven chicken is a time saving way to make cooked chicken ready for meal prep.
Chicken divan with curry is a classic Chicken Brocolli casserole the crowds go wild for!
Chicken noodle soup is the perfect comforting meal when someone is under the weather.

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Feta Chicken Pasta

Yield: 2

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 40 minutes

Additional Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 5 minutes

This Baked Feta Chicken Pasta is a simple, flavorful one-pan meal inspired by the viral TikTok recipe—now with added protein! Juicy chicken, creamy feta cheese, and sweet roasted cherry tomatoes bake together to create a rich, tangy sauce that coats every bite of pasta. Seasoned with garlic, Cajun spice, basil, and oregano, this dish is packed with bold flavors and comes together with minimal effort. It’s a perfect weeknight dinner for two, but you can easily double the recipe to serve a family. Serve with a crisp salad and garlic bread for a delicious, well-rounded meal!

Ingredients

1 1/2 skinless, boneless chicken breasts, diced into 1 1/2 inch cubes
5.4 ounces feta cheese
3 garlic cloves cut into small pieces (or minced)
1 teaspoon cajun spice
1/2 pint cherry tomatoes
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon basil
1/2 teaspoon oregeno
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
salt and pepper to taste
2 cups dried penne rigate pasta
1/2 cup freshely grated parmesan cheese

Instructions

In a 6.5 x 10 inch baking pan, place the feta cheese block in the center of the pan. Sprinkle the diced chicken around it and sprinkle the cajun spice on it. Add the garlic clove chunks.
Sprinkle the cherry tomatoes around the feta cheese and drizzle the pan of ingredients with olive oil. Sprinkle the spices over the top of everything one by one (or you can mix them together in a small dish first if you so choose).
Bake in a preheated oven at 400 degrees for 40 minutes or until the tomatoes are blistered and cracking.
While the feta sauce is baking cook 2 cups of dried pasta according to package directions and drain.
Stir the feta sauce after it's finished baking and stir in the cooked pasta. If the pasta sauce seems too thick, thin it down with some of the pasta water. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese and put back into the oven until melted. (Just a few minutes.)

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 2 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 792Total Fat: 41gSaturated Fat: 18gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 20gCholesterol: 166mgSodium: 1915mgCarbohydrates: 50gFiber: 4gSugar: 6gProtein: 54g

Baked Feta Chicken Pasta

Why You’ll Love This Feta Chicken Pasta Recipe

Ingredients for Feta Chicken Pasta