Creamy Chicken Feta Pasta (Print-Friendly Version)
Creamy pasta with chicken, feta, sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh basil for a satisfying, family-style meal.
# Ingredients You’ll Need:
→ Pasta
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10.5 ounces pasta
→ Chicken
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1 pound chicken breast fillets, cut into bite-sized pieces
→ Sauce Components
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 tablespoon unsalted butter
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2 large garlic cloves, finely chopped
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0.25 teaspoon red chili flakes
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0.33 cup dry white wine
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2 tablespoons tomato paste
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5.3 ounces cream cheese
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1 teaspoon dried oregano
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3.5 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
→ Garnishes and Final Additions
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2.6 ounces sun-dried tomatoes
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6 to 8 basil leaves, shredded
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Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
# How to Make It:
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Heat olive oil in a large, deep pan or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add unsalted butter and melt. Add chicken breast pieces and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring, until lightly golden.
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Add finely chopped garlic and red chili flakes to the chicken and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
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Pour in the dry white wine to deglaze, scraping up any browned bits. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes until most of the alcohol has evaporated.
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Stir in tomato paste. Add cream cheese and 1 cup reserved pasta water, stirring until fully combined. Allow the mixture to simmer for 1 to 2 minutes until it begins to bubble.
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Mix in dried oregano and crumbled feta cheese; stir thoroughly.
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Add cooked pasta to the sauce, tossing until coated. Adjust consistency with additional pasta water if needed.
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Fold in sun-dried tomatoes and shredded basil. Season generously with freshly ground black pepper and serve immediately.
# Extra Suggestions:
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Reserve pasta water before draining to ensure the sauce achieves a smooth, glossy consistency.