Low-Carb Viral Baked Feta Pasta! 🍝 So Creamy & Delicious!

Ingredients

• 2 pieces Chicken Breast (skinless, boneless, cut into bite‑size cubes)
• 200 g Feta Cheese (firm Greek feta, block)
• 2 cups Cherry Tomatoes (halved)
• 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
• 2 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil (divided for chicken and vegetables)
• 1 tsp Onion Powder
• 1 tsp Garlic Powder
• 1 tsp Salt (kosher salt)
• 0.5 tsp Black Pepper (freshly ground)
• 0.25 tsp Crushed Chili Flakes (optional, adjust to taste)
• 1 head Cauliflower (cut into florets, about 4 cups)
• 0.25 cup Fresh Basil (chopped, for garnish)

Instructions

1. Preheat Oven

   Set the oven to 400°F (200°C) and let it preheat while you prepare the ingredients.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: 400°F

2. Season and Cook Chicken

   Pat the chicken pieces dry, then toss with onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium‑high heat and cook the chicken until browned and cooked through, about 8‑10 minutes. Transfer to a plate.

   Time: PT10M

   Temperature: medium‑high heat

3. Prepare Cauliflower

   Tear the cauliflower into bite‑size florets, place on a baking sheet, drizzle with ½ tbsp olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. Toss to coat.

   Time: PT5M

4. Assemble the Baked Feta Dish

   In the baking dish, place the block of feta in the center. Scatter the halved cherry tomatoes around it, add the minced garlic, drizzle the remaining olive oil, and sprinkle salt, pepper, and chili flakes. Nestle the cooked chicken pieces around the feta. Add the seasoned cauliflower florets to the edges of the dish or on a separate sheet.

   Time: PT5M

5. Bake

   Place the baking dish (and cauliflower sheet, if separate) in the oven and bake for 35‑40 minutes, until the tomatoes burst, the feta is soft and golden, and the cauliflower is caramelized.

   Time: PT40M

   Temperature: 400°F

6. Create the Sauce and Combine

   Remove the dish from the oven. Using a fork, mash the softened feta together with the roasted tomatoes to form a creamy sauce. Toss the sauce with the roasted cauliflower and chicken pieces until everything is well coated.

   Time: PT5M

7. Finish and Serve

   Sprinkle chopped fresh basil over the top, give a final gentle stir, and serve hot.

   Time: PT2M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

350

Protein

30 g

Carbohydrates

8 g

Fat

20 g

Fiber

3 g