5 Ingredient Chicken Feta Pasta

Name: 5 Ingredient Chicken Feta Pasta
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 –6 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless breasts; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 2 cans diced tomatoes with basil, garlic, and oregano; 2 cups water; 1 pound whole wheat fettuccini pasta; 4 ounces reduced-fat feta cheese; finely chopped fresh basil

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Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings
4 –6 servings
Calories
390 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
American

5 Ingredient Chicken Feta Pasta

Iris Warren

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One-Pan Feta Chicken Pasta. Only 5 ingredients! Everything cooks in one pan, including the pasta. EASY, delicious recipe and a crowd-pleaser.

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Ingredients

Servings

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 ½ pounds boneless skinless breasts, split in half
1 teaspoon kosher salt divided
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 cans diced tomatoes with basil, garlic, and oregano (14.5-ounce cans)
2 cups water
1 pound whole wheat fettuccini pasta or substitute another long, straight pasta such as spaghetti
4 ounces reduced-fat feta cheese divided
finely chopped fresh basil optional

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Instructions

In a large pot or Dutch oven with a lid, heat the olive oil over high for 1 minute, then add the chicken breast halves. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt and the black pepper. Cook the chicken on one side for 8 minutes, moving it around in the pan a little to prevent sticking, but not too much, so that a nice crust will form. Lower the heat as needed if the chicken seems to be cooking too quickly. Flip, sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, then cook for 5 additional minutes, until the chicken is cooked through.
Add the diced tomatoes and water. Stir in the pasta and cook, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Cover and let cook an additional 10 minutes.
Remove the lid, stir, then add three-quarters of the feta. Stir once more, then let cook uncovered for 5 additional minutes. Serve warm, sprinkled with the remaining feta cheese and fresh basil.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat gently in the microwave with a light splash of water, chicken stock, or tomato pasta sauce to keep from drying out.

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Serving 1(of 5) Calories 390kcal (20%) Carbohydrates 56g (19%) Protein 19g (38%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 56mg (19%) Sodium 531mg (22%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 6g (12%)