Ingredients
Scale
- 15 ounces Pasta (penne or fusilli)
- 2 pints Cherry tomatoes
- 8 ounces Feta cheese block
- 1/2 cup Extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup Fresh basil, chopped
- 4 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- 1/4 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 cups Cooked chicken, shredded
- 2 cups Baby spinach
- Freshly grated Parmesan cheese (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Combine the cherry tomatoes, minced garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a baking dish.
- Place the block of feta cheese in the center of the baking dish.
- Bake for 30 to 35 minutes until the tomatoes have burst and the feta is soft.
- Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted water according to package directions; drain.
- Remove the dish from the oven and use a fork to mash the feta with the tomatoes and garlic until it forms a creamy sauce.
- Add the cooked chicken and baby spinach to the baking dish, stirring until the spinach wilts slightly.
- Toss in the cooked pasta until well combined.
- Top with fresh basil and grated Parmesan cheese before serving.
Notes
Use a high-quality feta for richer flavor. Consider adding other vegetables for variety.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Poultry
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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