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    Home » Chicken & Poultry

    Chicken Feta Spinach Pasta

    Published: Jul 30, 2018 / Updated: Apr 13, 2022 / 38 Comments

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    This chicken feta spinach pasta recipe is light yet filling and full of incredible fresh flavors. It's a great easy weeknight meal option all summer long!

    Can't get enough feta? Try this Whipped Feta with Fresh Herbs or my Simple Watermelon Feta Salad with Cucumber, Basil, and Mint.

    healthy chicken feta spinach pasta in stoneware bowl

    Why you'll love it

    You may know me for making pasta with creamy sauces, but I wanted to change it up and try a healthier pasta with a fresh tomato and feta sauce. If you're wondering, this is not the TikTok feta pasta, but our kitchen actually thinks it's so much better! And we actually kinda sorta invented it first. 😉

    Simple ingredients really deliver in this recipe. I had some feta I needed to use up, so I challenged myself to be creative with what I already had in my fridge. Sometimes the best recipes are born that way! It's now our favorite easy summer pasta, and it's made on the stovetop in 25 minutes for a quick light meal.

    Ingredients for it

    • Pasta - you can use any shape. I am having a moment with fettuccine and linguine these days, though.
    • Chicken - we're using chicken breasts
    • Olive oil, dried oregano, garlic powder - we're pan frying the chicken in this tasty base for the sauce
    • Chicken broth - to enhance the sauce
    • Dijon mustard - my trick to make sauces amazing. You don't taste the mustard itself; it just adds savory goodness.
    • Lemon juice - for a bit of acidity and brightness. Always use freshly squeezed.
    • Tomatoes - we chose grape, but cherry or any little tomato works fine. Just make sure to find the freshest you can!
    • Spinach - we're using fresh baby spinach to complement the tomatoes
    • Feta - the kind that's packed in oil and herbs is our preference
    close-up of chicken feta spinach pasta in stoneware bowl with fork

    How to make chicken feta pasta

    This is an overview, and full ingredients & instructions are in the recipe card below.

    • Boil water and cook the pasta until al dente. Meanwhile, pan fry the chicken along with the olive oil, dried oregano, and garlic powder until nearly cooked. Take the chicken out and set aside.
    • Add in the chicken broth, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice to the pan and simmer for a minute. Stir in the tomatoes until they're nice and soft and release the sweet juices.
    • Place the chicken back into the skillet, and heat through. Stir in the spinach and feta, and let the spinach wilt. Toss with the pasta, season with salt & pepper, and serve right away!
    close-up of fresh grape tomatoes in skillet

    Substitutions and variations

    • If you want this dish to have a bit of heat, add in some red pepper flakes.
    • We love it with a sprinkling of freshly grated parmesan. To make it easy, we use this Microplane zester.
    • This pasta sauce is really forgiving, so if you have some fresh herbs from the garden, feel free to throw them in. Basil and parsley would be fantastic.

    What to serve with it

    • It makes a great complete meal by itself or with a slice of crusty bread and a nice drink on the patio.
    • If you do want to pair it with a salad, try mixed greens with this creamy balsamic dressing or this Arugula Salad with Fennel and Cheese.
    chicken, spinach, tomatoes cooking in a metal skillet

    Leftovers and storage

    • This pasta will last for 3-4 days in the fridge in an airtight container.
    • To reheat, add to a saucepan over a low heat, stirring occasionally, until warmed through. You could also microwave it in 30-second increments, but that's not our preferred method.
    • It probably won't freeze well since all the fresh ingredients won't come out as nice when thawed.

    More easy pasta recipes

    • Chicken Pasta Primavera
    • Bacon and Pea Pasta
    • Garlic Herb Butter Pasta
    • Garlic Butter Pasta with Tomatoes & Spinach
    • Creamy Tomato Basil Pasta
    chicken feta spinach pasta in stoneware bowl with a white cloth napkin

    Will you make this feta chicken pasta? Questions? Let me know in the comments below!

    This chicken pasta with feta cheese, spinach, and tomatoes is healthy, easy to make, and delicious. A family favorite recipe for busy weeknight dinners.

    Chicken Feta Spinach Pasta

    This chicken feta spinach pasta recipe is light yet filling and full of incredible fresh flavors. It's a great easy weeknight meal option all summer long!
    4.84 from 6 votes
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 20 mins
    Total Time 25 mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine Mediterranean
    Servings 4
    Calories 454 kcal
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    Ingredients
     

    • 8 ounces uncooked pasta
    • 2 chicken breasts cut into bite-size pieces
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
    • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
    • 1/3 cup chicken broth
    • 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
    • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
    • 1 (10.5 ounce) container little tomatoes (grape, cherry, etc.) cut into halves
    • 1.5 cups (packed) fresh baby spinach
    • 3.5 ounces feta (I used a kind that's cubed and packed in oil and herbs)
    • Red pepper flakes to taste (optional)
    • Freshly grated parmesan cheese to taste (optional)

    Instructions
     

    • Boil a large, salted pot of water for the pasta and cook it al dente according to package directions.
    • Prep your chicken. Add it to a skillet, along with the olive oil, dried oregano, and garlic powder. Cook over medium-high heat for 5-7 minutes, stirring often. Chicken should be close to cooked. Take chicken out of pan and set aside.
    • Add the chicken broth, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice to the pan. Stir until the mustard has dissolved. Let it simmer for about a minute.
    • Add the tomatoes and cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally. They should be falling apart and making a nice tomato sauce. 
    • Add the chicken back into the pan. Let it heat through (and make sure it's fully cooked without overcooking it). 
    • Stir in the spinach and feta. Let the spinach wilt, and then toss the sauce with the pasta (add a little pasta water if you wish) and serve immediately. Optional: add red pepper flakes for a bit of heat and/or freshly grated parmesan. 

    Notes

    • Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy only and should be construed as an estimate rather than a guarantee. Ingredients can vary and Salt & Lavender makes no guarantees to the accuracy of this information.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 454kcalCarbohydrates: 47gProtein: 36gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 94mgSodium: 503mgPotassium: 815mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1813IUVitamin C: 17mgCalcium: 158mgIron: 2mg
    Keyword chicken feta spinach pasta, chicken feta spinach recipe
    Author Natasha Bull
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    1. Janice says

      January 21, 2023 at 9:01 PM

      5 stars
      I made this recipe the other day and my husband and I both really enjoyed it. We will definitely be making it again. I think next time I will try the black olives as someone suggested. Thank you for sharing.

      Reply
      • Miranda @ Salt & Lavender says

        January 21, 2023 at 9:13 PM

        It's our pleasure, Janice! Glad it was a hit.

        Reply
    2. Cath says

      April 3, 2022 at 3:55 AM

      4 stars
      Lovely fresh flavours, added a generous splash of white wine as sauce cooked away a little too much, sprinkle of Aleppo pepper chilli flakes to finish

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        April 3, 2022 at 10:37 AM

        Awesome!! I'm glad you enjoyed it!

        Reply
    3. Aly says

      July 5, 2021 at 10:38 PM

      About how many cups chopped tomatoes is this if you use fresh roma tomatoes? Excited to try it!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        July 6, 2021 at 10:59 AM

        Hi Aly! Honestly, I'm not quite sure. I'd probably try with 1.5 cups or so.

        Reply
    4. Jan says

      July 8, 2020 at 2:28 PM

      Put some calamata olives in
      So good!!!
      Thank you

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        July 9, 2020 at 8:33 AM

        My fav!! So glad you like the recipe! 🙂

        Reply
    5. Rachel says

      May 4, 2020 at 1:49 PM

      Do you think you could use sun dried tomatoes?

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        May 4, 2020 at 2:13 PM

        I think that should be fine. You may need to add a little more liquid if it seems dry, though.

        Reply
    6. Jackie says

      July 22, 2019 at 5:41 PM

      Made this tonight! DELICIOUS! I made too much pasta, but when does that never happen?! 😂 This recipe will be saved and used in the future again, for sure!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        July 23, 2019 at 8:37 AM

        Hahaha I always make pasta for myself and 53 of my closest friends. 😉 Glad you liked the recipe!!

        Reply
    7. Michael says

      April 13, 2019 at 1:26 PM

      5 stars
      So amazing 😊 really easy, really tasty and the best thing is, it’s also healthy 👍

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        April 13, 2019 at 1:28 PM

        So happy you liked it, Michael! 🙂

        Reply
    8. Scott says

      March 21, 2019 at 2:26 PM

      I haven't prepared this as of yet, but, do you know the calorie and fat content by chance?

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        March 22, 2019 at 9:39 AM

        Hi Scott! Unfortunately, I do not. I am not a trained nutritionist, so I don't feel comfortable providing nutrition info as it may not be accurate. Calories will vary depending on the ingredients you use. Plugging the exact weights/measurements of the actual ingredients you use into one of the free calculators out there should give you a good idea of the calories.

        Reply
    9. Vicki says

      March 8, 2019 at 5:26 PM

      Really enjoyed this dish. I added the red pepper flakes for a bit of heat. I will make it again.

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        March 9, 2019 at 1:31 PM

        I am so pleased you liked it, Vicki!!

        Reply
    10. Charity MacPherson says

      December 8, 2018 at 10:03 PM

      would prawns instead of chicken work too?

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        December 8, 2018 at 11:02 PM

        Hi Charity! I don't see why not. I think they would go very well... just be careful not to overcook them. Let me know how it goes 🙂

        Reply
        • Charity MacPherson says

          December 12, 2018 at 11:07 AM

          made this last night and super tasty with prawns. Highly recommend if you don't have chicken on hand. Thanks for the recipe.

          Reply
          • Natasha says

            December 14, 2018 at 10:32 AM

            That's great! Thanks for letting me know! So happy you enjoyed it. 🙂

            Reply
    11. Christelle D. says

      September 20, 2018 at 10:51 PM

      5 stars
      It was delicious! Simple ingredients but really tasty. This recipe is saved in my favorites.
      I made it with a can of tomatoes instead and it was as perfect.😋

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        September 21, 2018 at 8:17 AM

        I'm so happy you liked it, Christelle! 🙂

        Reply
    12. Alice @ Hip Foodie Mom says

      August 1, 2018 at 6:57 AM

      This pasta looks amazing!!! Can't wait to try it!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        August 1, 2018 at 10:42 AM

        Thanks so much!

        Reply
    13. Matt Robinson says

      July 31, 2018 at 10:27 PM

      Nothing beats summer comfort meals like this!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        August 1, 2018 at 10:42 AM

        Thanks, Matt!

        Reply
    14. Jennifer Farley says

      July 31, 2018 at 2:25 PM

      5 stars
      Such a delicious pasta dish!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        July 31, 2018 at 6:38 PM

        Thank you!!

        Reply
    15. Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen says

      July 30, 2018 at 3:30 PM

      5 stars
      I would definitely try this Natasha! I love all the fresh summer tomatoes and that fabulous feta!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        July 30, 2018 at 7:30 PM

        Awesome, thanks Mary Ann!

        Reply
    16. Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy says

      July 30, 2018 at 3:17 PM

      Yum. Yum. YUM. This chicken feta pasta is my love language.

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        July 30, 2018 at 7:31 PM

        Yay! Thanks, Jennifer!

        Reply
    17. Leigh Ann says

      July 30, 2018 at 2:59 PM

      This pasta is a combination of so many of my favorites! Can't wait to try!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        July 30, 2018 at 7:31 PM

        Let me know if you make it! 🙂

        Reply
      • sheri says

        April 28, 2019 at 2:54 PM

        This recipe is a bit unclear regarding the chicken...2 whole chicken breasts? Two halves? Makes a dif and why would anyone use garlic powder instead of fresh minced garlic?

        Reply
        • Natasha says

          April 28, 2019 at 5:29 PM

          Hi Sheri! Technically they're half chicken breasts, and that's how these types of recipes are normally written where I live (I live in Canada and in Canada/USA we would call a half chicken breast a "chicken breast" because they're typically split when they're packaged as boneless/skinless. You won't often find a whole chicken breast connected by a breastbone in a normal grocery store here). I don't worry too much about their weight. This isn't a baking recipe so doesn't have to be too precise. I hope that makes sense. You can use fresh garlic if you want. Hope you enjoy the recipe!

          Reply

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