Garlicky Chicken Feta Fusilli Pasta
with Olives- Milk
- Sulphites
- Wheat
- Milk
- Sulphites
- May contain traces of allergens
This creamy, garlicky Mediterranean pasta is packed to the brim with flavour! Juicy tomatoes, briny olives and salty feta will have you dreaming of the Grecian coast.
Ingredients
310 g
Chicken Breast, Diced
2 unit(s)
Tomato
¼ cup
Feta Cheese, crumbled
(Contains: Milk)
30 g
Mixed Olives
(May be present: Milk, Sulphites)
1 tbsp
Zesty Garlic Blend
(Contains: Sulphites)
2 unit(s)
Cream Cheese
(Contains: Milk)
170 g
Fusilli
(Contains: Wheat)
Not included in your delivery
1 tbsp
Oil*
0.13 tsp
Salt*
0.13 tsp
Pepper*
Nutrition Values
Utensils
Cooking Steps
- Add fusilli to the boiling water. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until tender, 9-11 min.
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Reserve 3/4 cup (1 1/2 cups) pasta water, then drain and return fusilli to the same pot, off heat.
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Meanwhile, drain, then roughly chop olives.
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Cut tomatoes into 1/4-inch pieces.
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Heat a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat.
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When hot, add 1/2 tbsp (1 tbsp) oil, then diced chicken breast. Cook, stirring often until chicken is golden-brown and cooked through, 3-4 min.**
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Season with salt and pepper.
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Add cream cheese, reserved pasta water, Zesty Garlic Blend and tomatoes to the pan with chicken.
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Cook stirring occasionally until sauce thickens slightly, 1-2 min.
- Add sauce, chicken, olives and half the feta to the large pot with the pasta. Stir to combine.
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Divide pasta between bowls.
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Sprinkle remaining feta over top.
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Feb 2026- Flavor: Many enjoyed the dish's Mediterranean flavors, though some found it a bit bland and suggested adding more feta, olives, or seasoning.
- Ease of prep: Customers appreciated how quick and easy this recipe was to prepare, with pre-diced chicken saving time.
- Suggestions: Consider adding fresh vegetables like spinach, zucchini, or red pepper to boost flavor and nutrition. Some recommended including bread as a side.
- Portions: Several reviewers mentioned wanting more chicken, feta, and olives relative to the pasta amount for better balance.
- Texture: Some found the sauce less creamy than expected; try using cream instead of cream cheese for a smoother consistency.
