Baked Feta Chicken

Quick prep: No need to sear chicken, half tomatoes, or mince garlic, just dump and bake.
Minimum ingredients: You’ll only need 9 ingredients, including oil, salt and pepper.
Ingredients for Baked Feta Chicken
Baked feta chicken is an easy weeknight dinner with a short list of simple ingredients.

Chicken breasts, feta cheese, garlic, grape tomatoes, salt, pepper, olive oil, basil, italian seasoning.
Chicken breasts: You’ll need 2 pounds, which is equivalent to 4-6 boneless skinless chicken breasts. You can also use chicken thighs if you prefer dark meat.
Grape tomatoes: Whole grape tomatoes or cherry tomatoes are best for feta chicken because their sweeter flavor perfectly enhances the sauce. Diced large tomatoes will work in a pinch.
Feta cheese: For the star of the dish, grab an 8 ounces block of quality feta, usually found in either a vacuum-sealed package or in a brine. Crumbled feta could work, however the sauce will have more grainy texture.
Garlic: Fresh, whole garlic cloves will soften and blend into the sauce.
Olive oil: I chose extra virgin olive oil for its deliciously rich taste, but any olive oil will work.
Seasonings: We sprinkle everything with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
Fresh basil: Finely chopped basil is a perfect garnish.
How to Make Baked Feta Chicken
Here is how to make this baked feta chicken recipe with just 5 minutes of prep time. Simply toss it all together, bake, and stir!

There is a full recipe card below.

Step by step process how to make feta chicken bake.
Start by preheating your oven to 450 F.

Combine ingredients: In a 9×13 baking dish, add chicken, grape tomatoes, and garlic cloves. Drizzle with olive oil, followed by a sprinkle of Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Use tongs to stir, ensuring an even coating.
Add feta: Spread everything outwards, forming a gap in the center of the baking dish, and position the block of feta within the well.
Bake: Bake chicken without a cover for 30 minutes, then broil for an additional 5 minutes or until it turns golden brown.
Let it rest, then stir: Take it out of the oven, cover with foil, and allow it to sit for 5 minutes. Gently stir the feta cheese and tomatoes using a fork, pressing them to create a sauce. Finish with a generous sprinkle of basil.
Serve: Enjoy warm with side dish or salad of your choosing.
Tips for Best Results
With these simple tips, this chicken feta recipe becomes a restaurant-quality entree you’ll crave over and over again.

Pick large baking dish: You want everything in a single layer to ensure even cooking and enhance the flavor.
Use broiler safe dish: Not all glass baking dishes are suited for the broiler. I recommend using a ceramic dish instead.
If using chicken thighs: Make sure to use boneless and skinless chicken thighs, and cook them for a bit less time.
Quality feta: Use high-quality feta for a rich and tangy taste. Surprisingly, we find Walmart brand feta in brine always fresh and tasty.
Variations
This feta chicken recipe is wonderfully creamy and versatile, so feel free to make it your own: