Stop Making Plain Pasta! Make This Easy High-Protein Feta & Chicken Pasta Bake
↓ Jump to RecipeCreamy, cheesy, packed with rich Mediterranean flavor, and loaded with 52g of protein per serving! Baked feta and sweet cherry tomatoes blend directly with shredded chicken breast and pasta for the ultimate comforting bake.
If you loved the viral baked feta pasta trend, this high-protein upgrade is going to steal the show. By roasting tender chicken breasts, roasted garlic, and sweet cherry tomatoes in the same dish as a rich block of feta, you create a luscious sauce with zero liquid cream required.
The chicken is easily shredded right in the hot baking dish using two forks, soaking up every bit of the savory tomato-garlic juices. Toss with your favorite pasta shape and top with fresh basil and melted Parmesan for a dinner hit!
High-Protein Feta & Chicken Pasta Bake
- 🥘 Large baking dish
- 🍲 Large pot & colander (for pasta)
- 🍴 Two forks (for shredding chicken)
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1Bake Base: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Add cherry tomatoes, the block of feta, chicken breasts, olive oil, half head of garlic (cut side down), salt, pepper, and smoked paprika to a large baking dish. Bake for 35 minutes until tomatoes burst and chicken is tender.
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2Boil Pasta: Meanwhile, bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta for 6–8 minutes until tender/al dente, then drain well.
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3Squeeze Garlic & Shred Chicken: Remove the baking dish from the oven. Carefully squeeze the soft roasted garlic cloves out of their skins into the dish. Use two forks to shred the chicken breasts directly in the baking dish, mixing it with the melted feta and tomatoes to form a creamy sauce.
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4Combine Pasta: Add the drained pasta to the dish and toss thoroughly until every piece is coated in the creamy tomato feta chicken sauce.
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5Garnish & Final Bake: Top with torn fresh basil leaves and grated Parmesan cheese. Bake for an additional 5 minutes until the Parmesan melts and bubbles. Serve hot!
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Get The Cookbook — $9.97 →- 🧀 Feta Cheese Texture: Full-fat block feta yields the creamiest, smoothest sauce texture compared to pre-crumbled or reduced-fat varieties.
- 🍗 Shredding in Pan: Shredding the chicken directly in the hot pan allows the meat to absorb all the savory tomato and feta juices immediately.
- 🧄 Roasted Garlic Sweetness: Roasting the half head of garlic whole caramelizes the cloves, removing harshness and adding a rich, sweet garlic depth.
- 🥡 Storage & Reheating: Refrigerate in airtight containers for up to 4 days. When reheating, add a splash of milk or water to loosen the creamy sauce.
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