This Baked Feta Chicken Pasta is an easy one-dish dinner inspired by a viral TikTok recipe. Juicy chicken bakes with feta, tomatoes, and spices to create a creamy, flavorful sauce perfect for pasta.
I wanted to try out some new recipes recently, and this one caught my eye. I hadn’t heard of the “viral baked feta pasta” recipe, but it looked really good. I’ve given it a little twist by adding chicken, making it a one-dish meal that’s perfect for two. The method is brilliant—everything bakes together in the oven to create a creamy, flavor-packed sauce without a whole lot of effort.
This version is designed for two people, but if you need to feed a whole family, you can double the ingredients and bake it in a 9×13-inch dish.
Why You’ll Love This Feta Chicken Pasta Recipe
- One-Pan Dinner – The chicken bakes right in with the feta and tomatoes for easy cleanup.
- Packed with Protein – No need to cook chicken separately!
- Big, Bold Flavor – Feta, garlic, and Cajun seasoning add the perfect kick.
- Customizable – Adjust the spice level and pasta type to your liking.
- Quick: Easily assemble this recipe right in the baking dish and get it in the oven in 5 minutes!
Ingredients for Feta Chicken Pasta
For exact measurements and instructions, check out the full printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
- Feta cheese – A creamy, tangy cheese that forms the base of the sauce.
- Boneless, skinless chicken – I used chicken breasts, but thighs work too.
- Cherry tomatoes – They burst as they roast, adding sweetness to the sauce.
- Olive oil – Helps everything roast to perfection.
- Fresh garlic – Adds bold flavor.
- Cajun seasoning – For a little heat and spice.
- Dried basil & oregano – Classic Mediterranean flavors.
- Salt, pepper & onion powder – Simple seasonings that bring everything together.Dried pasta – Any short pasta works, like penne or rotini.
- Parmesan cheese – Freshly grated for a finishing touch.
- Pasta of choice: Use whatever pasta you’d like and cook it according to directions. I used penne rigate.
How to Portion, Cook, and Freeze This Recipe to Fit Your Lifestyle
This recipe is wonderfully flexible. Here are some different options you can choose from to make it work for you:
- Cooking for Two? This recipe is already portioned for two people! (We had a few leftovers for lunch the next day.)
- Feeding a Family? Double the ingredients and bake in a 9×13-inch dish.
- Meal Prep Tip: While I don’t recommend freezing the entire dish, you can pre-dice your chicken and freeze it so it’s ready to go when you need it!
Favorite Cookware for 2!
If you’re cooking for 2, treat yourself to the perfect sized pans! For this recipe, I used a small baking dish 6.5 x 10 inches (similar to this one) that is perfect for two. You can find my favorites in my Amazon shop here on Amazon USA or Amazon Canada. (They are affilate links.)
Simple Instructions for Making Feta Chicken Pasta
(For all the detailed instructions, refer to the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.)
1. Layer all ingredients in a baking pan. 
2. Bake @ 400 degrees for 40 minutes. 
3.Stir the ingredients after baking to make a creamy sauce.
Helpful Tips When Making This Recipe
- Use Block Feta – Pre-crumbled feta won’t melt as well.
- Dice the chicken in 1 1/2 inch chunks – So it will cook evenly.
- Adjust the Spice Level – Use more or less Cajun seasoning depending on your taste.
Substitutions and Variations for this Feta Chicken Pasta Recipe
- Use any kind of pasta that you’d like for a different variety.
- Substitute mozzerella cheese for the parmesan. It will still be delicious!
- Make it without chicken for a delicious sidedish.
Grandma Rita’s Kitchen Tips
One of the best time-saving hacks I’ve learned over the years is to prep your proteins in advance! When I buy chicken, I like to dice and freeze it in portioned bags so I can just grab what I need for recipes like this one. It makes dinnertime prep SO much easier!
Side Dishes to Serve with This Recipe
- Green Salad – A fresh side to balance the rich, creamy pasta. Spinach salad (with poppy seed dressing) would be delicious.
- Any Kind of Bread – Garlic bread, sourdough bread, or bread machine buns would go splendidly with this yummy pasta.
- Vegetables – Any green veggies would pair well with this pasta.
- Greek Salad – Would pair with the medditeranian flavor of this recipe.
Other Chicken Recipes You Might Enjoy:
- This chicken casserole with swiss cheese and stuffing is wildly popular!
- Dutch oven chicken is a time saving way to make cooked chicken ready for meal prep.
- Chicken divan with curry is a classic Chicken Brocolli casserole the crowds go wild for!
- Chicken noodle soup is the perfect comforting meal when someone is under the weather.
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Feta Chicken Pasta
This simple, flavorful one-pan meal is inspired by a viral short-video recipe, now with added protein! Juicy chicken, creamy feta and sweet roasted cherry tomatoes bake into a rich, tangy sauce that coats every bite of pasta. Seasoned with garlic, Cajun spice, basil and oregano, it comes together with minimal effort. It’s a perfect weeknight dinner for two, and you can easily double it to feed a family. Serve with a crisp salad and garlic bread for a well-rounded meal!
Ingredients
Method
- In a 6.5 x 10-inch baking pan, place the block of feta in the center. Scatter the diced chicken around it, sprinkle the Cajun seasoning over the chicken and add the garlic clove chunks.
- Arrange the cherry tomatoes around the feta and drizzle everything with olive oil. Sprinkle the spices over the top one at a time, or mix them together in a small dish first if you prefer.
- Bake in a preheated 400-degree oven for 40 minutes, or until the tomatoes are blistered and splitting.
- While the feta sauce bakes, cook 2 cups of dried pasta according to the package directions, then drain.
- Stir the feta sauce after it finishes baking, then mix in the cooked pasta. If the sauce seems too thick, loosen it with a splash of pasta water. Sprinkle with Parmesan and return to the oven until melted, just a few minutes.
