TikTok's Baked Chicken Feta Tomato Pasta

Made this last night, and it did not disappoint! All of us thought it was delicious. (Adapted from here.)

TikTok’s Baked Chicken Feta Tomato Pasta

 

Prep time: 15 mins

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Cook time: 35 mins 

Total time: 50 mins

Serves: 6-8

 

1 lb. chicken breast, cut into 1” pieces

3-4 c. cherry tomatoes (up to 2 pkgs.)

1 (8-10 oz.) block of feta cheese

1/2 c. + 1 Tbsp. olive oil

1-2 tsp. lemon juice

1 tsp. salt, divided

1/4 tsp. pepper, divided

1 tsp. dried basil

1/2 c. fresh basil, chopped

1 tsp. minced garlic or 2 cloves, crushed

1 (12-16 oz.) box of your favorite pasta

Preheat oven to 400°F.

Place cut chicken pieces into the bottom of a 9x13 baking dish. Sprinkle them with lemon juice, 1 Tbsp. olive oil, 1/2 tsp. salt, 1/8 tsp. pepper, dried basil.

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Scoot the chicken out of the center and place the block of feta there.

Arrange the tomatoes evenly on top of the chicken. Then pour 1/2 c. olive oil evenly over everything and sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 tsp. salt and 1/8 tsp. pepper.

Bake uncovered for 35 min.

Cook the pasta in salted water (1.5-2 tsp. salt) while the chicken cooks. (Before draining the water, reserve 1 c. pasta water in case you want to thin out the sauce.)

After 35 min., remove the chicken dish and add the chopped basil and crushed garlic. Stir well until the melted feta is completely distributed.

Add the drained pasta and toss until coated. Serve with bread and/or a salad.