Creamy Chicken Feta Pasta
A delightful and easy recipe for creamy chicken feta pasta, perfect for weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 200g pasta (penne or fusilli)
- 2 chicken breast fillets
- 200g feta cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (such as basil or parsley) for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Once al dente, drain and set aside.
- Sauté the garlic: In a large pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Cook the chicken: Add chicken breast fillets to the pan. Cook for 6-8 minutes on each side, until golden brown and cooked through.
- Make the sauce: Reduce heat to low. Crumble feta cheese into the pan and pour in the heavy cream. Stir until the sauce is creamy and well combined.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, adjusting as preferred.
- Combine the cooked pasta with the creamy chicken and feta sauce until well coated.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs.
Notes
Don’t overcook the chicken to prevent it from becoming dry. Use quality feta for the best texture.
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