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5 Ingredient Chicken Feta Pasta

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

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

Ingredients

  • 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

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. Add the diced tomatoes and water. Stir in the pasta and cook, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Cover and let cook an additional 10 minutes.
  3. 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.

Nutrition Information

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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4–6 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 390

% Daily Value*

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%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.