Description
Discover a creamy Chicken Feta Spinach Pasta that combines tender chicken breast, fresh spinach, and plant-based feta cheese in a quick and flavorful dish perfect for busy weeknights. This easy recipe offers a luscious, tangy sauce made with plant-based cream, vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural), and apple cider vinegar. It’s a protein-packed, versatile pasta meal that’s both comforting and delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein
- 400g chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
Dairy & Dairy Alternatives
- 150g plant-based feta cheese, crumbled
- 150ml plant-based cream or milk
Vegetables & Herbs
- 100g fresh spinach
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- Fresh parsley or basil (optional, for garnish)
Pasta & Grains
- 250g pasta of choice (penne or fusilli recommended)
Oils & Sauces
- 2 tbsp olive oil (natural)
- 1 tbsp vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
Thickening Agents & Seasonings
- 1 tsp natural gelling agent
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken: Start by cutting the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces. Heat olive oil (natural) in a large pan over medium heat and cook the chicken until golden and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Season with salt and pepper for flavor.
- Cook the pasta: While the chicken cooks, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook your pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving a bit of the pasta water.
- Sauté garlic and spinach: In the same pan used for chicken, add a little more olive oil (natural) if needed. Sauté minced garlic until fragrant, then toss in the fresh spinach. Cook just until wilted to retain its vibrant color and nutrients.
- Make the creamy sauce: Lower the heat and stir in plant-based cream or milk along with vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural) and a splash of apple cider vinegar. Add crumbled plant-based feta cheese and natural gelling agent, stirring gently until the sauce thickens and becomes creamy.
- Combine everything: Add the cooked chicken and pasta into the pan with the creamy sauce and spinach. Toss everything together, using reserved pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
Notes
- Don’t overcook the spinach to keep it bright green and retain texture.
- Use high-quality plant-based feta for better flavor and creaminess.
- Reserve some pasta water to loosen the sauce if it becomes too thick.
- Cut chicken pieces uniformly for even cooking.
- Customize seasoning by tasting and adjusting salt and tanginess to preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
Keywords: chicken pasta, feta pasta, spinach pasta, creamy pasta, plant-based feta, quick dinner, weeknight meal
