Chicken Feta Spinach Pasta
A comforting and flavorful pasta dish combining chicken, spinach, and feta in a creamy sauce, perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Pasta Ingredients
- 8 ounces Pasta (penne, rotini, or spaghetti)
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound Chicken Breast, diced
- 4 cups Fresh Spinach, roughly chopped
- 1 cup Feta Cheese, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes, halved
- Salt and Pepper, to taste
- 1 lemon Lemon Juice, optional for brightness
- Red Pepper Flakes, a pinch for heat (optional)
Instructions
Preparation
- Boil a big pot of salted water. Add your pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside, saving a cup of the pasta water.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Season the diced chicken with salt and pepper, adding it to the skillet. Sauté until golden brown and cooked through, approximately 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add a bit more oil if needed, and toss in the minced garlic. Sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant, then add the cherry tomatoes and spinach. Cook until the spinach wilts, about 2-3 minutes.
Combining and Serving
- Return the chicken to the skillet. Add the cooked pasta along with half of the feta and a splash of reserved pasta water to loosen things up. Stir everything to combine, adjusting with more pasta water as needed for desired consistency.
- Drizzle with lemon juice and sprinkle in red pepper flakes if you like some heat. Stir gently to ensure everything is covered in cheesy goodness.
- Finish the dish with a sprinkle of the remaining feta. Enjoy hot!
Notes
Rotate the pasta styles, try adding olives or bell peppers for variety, use leftover chicken for quicker prep, and consider adding cream or Greek yogurt for a creamier texture.