Greek Chicken Feta Pasta Skillet (Printable version)

One-pan Mediterranean dish with chicken, feta, and pasta in creamy yogurt sauce.

# What you need:

→ Poultry

01 - 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces

→ Pasta

02 - 12 ounces short pasta such as penne, fusilli, or rigatoni

→ Dairy

03 - 4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
04 - 1 cup plain Greek yogurt

→ Vegetables

05 - 3 cups fresh baby spinach
06 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
07 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
08 - Zest and juice of 1 lemon
09 - 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth

→ Pantry and Seasonings

10 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
11 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
12 - 1/2 teaspoon dried dill, optional
13 - 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional
14 - Salt and pepper to taste

# How to Make It:

01 - Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook pasta until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain and set aside.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken, season with salt, pepper, oregano, and dill. Sauté for 5 to 6 minutes until browned and cooked through. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
03 - In the same skillet, add red onion and garlic. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
04 - Add spinach to the skillet and sauté for approximately 1 minute until fully wilted.
05 - Reduce heat to medium-low. Add cooked pasta, chicken, lemon zest, lemon juice, and chicken broth to the skillet. Toss thoroughly to combine and heat through.
06 - Remove from heat and gently fold in Greek yogurt and crumbled feta until a creamy sauce forms. Add reserved pasta water in small increments if sauce requires loosening.
07 - Adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes as desired. Serve immediately while hot.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • One-Skillet Wonder: Minimal cleanup and effort for a high-flavor dinner.
  • Balanced Nutrition: Packed with lean protein from chicken and Greek yogurt plus fresh greens.
  • Zesty & Creamy: A lighter Mediterranean twist on pasta sauce that doesn't rely on heavy cream.
02 -
  • Prevent Curdling: Always remove the pan from the heat before adding the yogurt to ensure the sauce stays smooth.
  • Perfect Searing: Don't overcrowd the skillet when cooking the chicken so the pieces brown properly instead of steaming.
  • Pasta Doneness: Cook your pasta strictly al dente, as it will soften further when combined with the warm sauce and broth.
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