Blackened Chicken Baked Feta Pasta
- 40 min
- Serves 4
- 9 ingredients
15 minutes to prep, 25 to cook. A comforting family‑favorite pasta that combines smoky blackened chicken with creamy feta and a touch of heat. Oven‑baked for a golden finish, it makes a satisfying dinner for chilly evenings.
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Method
Preheat the oven to 400°F (400°F) and place a rack in the middle of the oven.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the bite‑size chicken pieces with olive oil, minced garlic, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper; toss until every piece is evenly coated.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and spread the seasoned chicken in a single layer.
Bake the chicken for 15–18 minutes, or until the interior reaches 167°F (165°F) and the edges are lightly charred; remove from the oven and set aside.
Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: Chicken is cooked through with lightly charred edges. Check the thickest piece to confirm it has reached the stated internal temperature.
While the chicken bakes, bring a pot of salted water to a boil, add the pasta, and cook according to the package instructions until al dente (about 8–10 minutes). Drain, reserving ½ cup of the pasta cooking water.
Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: Pasta is al dente and still holds its shape. Reserve the cooking water before draining.
Return the drained pasta to the pot, add a splash of the reserved cooking water, and gently stir to keep it moist.
In a large oven‑proof skillet, combine the cooked pasta, baked chicken, and crumbled feta cheese; toss gently to distribute the feta evenly.
Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: Chicken, pasta, and feta are evenly distributed. Toss gently to avoid breaking the pasta.
Place the skillet back in the oven and bake for an additional 5 minutes, just until the feta softens and begins to melt.
Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: Feta is softened and beginning to melt.
Remove the skillet from the oven, sprinkle the chopped fresh parsley over the top, and give the dish one final gentle toss.
Serve the pasta hot, optionally adding an extra drizzle of olive oil or a pinch of red pepper flakes for added heat.
Tips while you cook
- Preheat the oven first
- Set the oven to 200 °C (400 °F) before starting any other steps.
- Coat chicken evenly
- Toss bite‑size chicken pieces with olive oil, garlic, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper before baking.
- Reserve pasta water
- Save ½ cup of the cooking water and add a splash back to the drained pasta.
- Finish with a brief bake
- Return the skillet to the oven for about 5 minutes just until the feta softens and begins to melt.
Notes from ReelsMeals, based on this recipe's ingredients, times and method. They are not the creator's instructions.
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