Description
A quick and easy zesty Greek chicken pasta dish featuring tender chicken, creamy harissa feta sauce, and crispy roasted asparagus. This Mediterranean-inspired meal is perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless chicken fillets, sliced thin
- 1 cup pasta (penne or fusilli recommended)
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1 tbsp harissa paste
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Toss trimmed asparagus with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for about 15 minutes until crispy.
- While asparagus roasts, season chicken with oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Heat a pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of olive oil. Cook chicken for 5-6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Let rest before slicing.
- Cook pasta al dente according to package instructions. Reserve a splash of pasta water.
- In a bowl, mix crumbled feta, heavy cream, and harissa paste until smooth to create the spicy harissa feta sauce. Add a teaspoon of reserved pasta water if the sauce is too thick.
- Combine the cooked pasta, sliced chicken, and the spicy harissa feta sauce.
- Serve the zesty Greek chicken pasta topped with the crispy roasted asparagus.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of harissa paste to your spice preference.
- For a lighter sauce, Greek yogurt can be used instead of heavy cream.
- Use gluten-free pasta for a gluten-free version.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Reheat gently in a pan or microwave in short bursts with a splash of water.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting, Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: Greek-Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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