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A bowl of Greek chicken pasta with creamy harissa sauce and roasted asparagus
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Zesty Greek Chicken Pasta with Spicy Harissa Feta Cream & Roasted Asparagus Crisps

Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 650kcal

Ingredients

  • 450 g boneless skinless chicken breast, cubed
  • 250 g penne pasta
  • 200 g fresh asparagus, sliced into 1-inch pieces
  • 100 g feta cheese, crumbled
  • 60 ml heavy cream
  • 30 g spicy harissa paste
  • 2 cloves garlic , minced
  • 1 lemon , zested and juiced
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F). Toss asparagus with 1 tablespoon olive oil and salt on a baking sheet. Roast for 12-15 minutes until crispy.
  • Cook penne in a large pot of boiling salted water according to package directions. Reserve 120ml of pasta water before draining.
  • While pasta cooks, season chicken with oregano, lemon zest, salt, and pepper. Heat remaining olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Sauté chicken until golden brown and cooked through, approximately 6-8 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  • Reduce heat to low. Stir in harissa paste, crumbled feta, and heavy cream. Whisk continuously until the feta is mostly incorporated into a thick sauce.
  • Add the cooked pasta and reserved pasta water to the skillet. Toss to coat the pasta in the harissa cream sauce.
  • Stir in the lemon juice and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
  • Divide into bowls and garnish with the roasted asparagus crisps.