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Baked feta chicken is a large cast-iron skillet with fresh basil on top with a gold serving spoon and a beige checkered tea towel on the side on a white background.

Baked Feta Chicken

Author: Stephanie Kay

This one-pan baked feta chicken is perfect for a simple yet healthy weeknight dinner. Serve it on its own or over pasta, potatoes, or rice for a more filling meal.

  • Author: Stephanie Kay
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Baking
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
  2. Place the chicken breasts on a cutting board and season generously with salt and pepper on both sides.
  3. In a medium bowl, add the cherry tomatoes and sliced garlic, drizzle with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, toss to combine, and set aside.
  4. In a large ovenproof pan or cast-iron skillet on medium-high heat, warm the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil, then add the chicken breasts and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown. Once browned, turn off the heat.
  5. Move the chicken breasts to the edges of the pan, place the block of feta in the middle, and dump in the cherry tomatoes and minced garlic, spreading them out evenly across the pan.
  6. Transfer the pan or skillet to the oven and bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through to an internal temperature of 165°F, the feta is soft, and the cherry tomatoes gently start to burst.
  7. Once cooked, remove the pan from the oven and transfer the chicken breasts to a plate.
  8. Using a fork, gently mash the block of feta, break the cherry tomatoes, and stir them until well combined. Add the lemon juice, stir again to combine.
  9. Return the chicken breasts to the pan, toss to coat in the tomato-feta mixture, and top with fresh basil to serve.
  10. The baked feta chicken can be served immediately or cooled and stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
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Notes

To Use Chicken Thighs: Swap the chicken breasts for 1 pound of boneless, skinless chicken thighs in step #2.

To Use Crumbled Feta Cheese: Swap the block of feta cheese for 1 1/2 cups of crumbled feta cheese in step #5.

To Use the Minced Garlic: Swap the garlic cloves for 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder in step #3.

Nutrition

Find it online: https://kaynutrition.com/baked-feta-chicken/