Creamy Baked Feta Pasta

📝 Ingredients

• 1 block feta cheese (about 200g (full-fat, not crumbled))
• 400 g Roma tomatoes (about 2 cups)
• 1 boneless skinless chicken breast ( cut into bite sized cubes)
• 1 to 2 tablespoons olive oil (plus more for drizzling)
• 1/2 teaspoon Salt
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon chicken seasoning
• 1 teaspoon dried chili flakes (optional)
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
• 250 g pasta (your favorite)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Grab a medium baking dish no need to line it.
2. 2Add the Roma tomatoes and cubed chicken breast to the baking dish.
3. 3Season the chicken with salt, thyme, garlic and onion powder, chicken seasoning, chili flakes, and cayenne (if using). Add 1–2 tablespoons of olive oil and mix to coat everything evenly.
4. 4Make a space in the center of the dish and place the block of feta cheese.
5. 5Drizzle olive oil generously over the entire dish.
6. 6Bake uncovered for 30 to 40 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through, the tomatoes have softened.
7. 7While it bakes, cook the pasta in salted boiling water until cooked(10-12 minutes).
8. 8Drain and set aside, reserve a splash of the pasta water.
9. 9Once baked, mash the feta and tomatoes, with a fork or spoon to form a creamy, saucy base.
10. 10Add the cooked pasta and stir until well coated. Use reserved pasta water as needed to loosen the sauce.
11. 11Stir in spinach or basil if using.
12. 12Serve warm