Description
At its core, Baked Feta Tomato Chicken is a tray-bake meal that relies on the magic of high-heat roasting to create a self-making sauce. Unlike traditional chicken recipes that might require you to stand over a stove reducing liquids or whisking creams, this dish does all the heavy lifting in the oven.
Ingredients
3–4 boneless chicken breasts (or thighs)
200 g feta cheese block
2 cups cherry tomatoes (or chopped regular tomatoes)
3–4 cloves garlic, minced
3 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp dried oregano (or Italian seasoning)
½ tsp chili flakes (optional)
Salt and black pepper to taste
Fresh basil or coriander (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat oven
Set your oven to 200°C (400°F).Prepare the base
In a baking dish, add tomatoes and garlic.
Drizzle with olive oil, oregano, chili flakes, salt, and pepper.
Toss to coat evenly.
Add feta & chicken
Place the feta block in the center of the dish.
Arrange chicken around it.
Drizzle a little more olive oil over the chicken and season lightly.
Bake
Bake for 30–35 minutes or until chicken is fully cooked (internal temp ~75°C / 165°F).Mix the sauce
Remove from oven.
Gently mash the softened feta and tomatoes together to create a creamy sauce.
Spoon sauce over the chicken.
Garnish & serve
Top with fresh herbs and serve hot.
Notes
For extra juiciness, let the chicken rest for 5 minutes after baking before serving. You can also swap chicken breasts for thighs for a richer flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken piece with sauce
- Calories: 420 kcal
Keywords: Roasted Feta Chicken with Tomatoes, One Pan Feta Tomato Chicken, Mediterranean Baked Feta Chicken, Creamy Feta Tomato Chicken Bake