Buffalo Chicken Baked Feta Pasta + Instant Pot Feta Pasta and Air Fryer Feta Pasta

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You’ve probably heard about the TikTok sensation that is Baked Feta Pasta. So how about taking this amazingly simple yet incredibly delicious pasta recipe to another level?! Yeap, we’re talking Baked feta pasta with a buffalo chicken twist.

This Buffalo Chicken baked pasta recipe gives you the best of both foodie worlds. Feta cheese and cherry tomatoes magically combine to create a deliciously rich and creamy sauce. And the addition of buffalo wings sauce and diced chicken kicks it up a notch to give you a dish that delivers tons of flavor!

Trust me when I say this fast, fuss-free meal is going to become a go-to dish for serving up as weeknight dinners, easy lunches, and even part of your weekly meal prep.

And to make things even easier, you can cook it up using your favorite kitchen gadget. Yeap, check out the instructions for making Air Fryer Baked Feta Pasta and Instant Pot Baked Feta Pasta below. Talk about choices!

Why Make This Recipe

• Easy – Toss everything (except pasta) into a baking dish, bake, mix and serve. It really is that easy!
• Flavorful – The feta cheese and tomato sauce is creamy, flavorful, and utterly delicious, and the addition of buffalo wings style chicken makes this dish all sorts of tasty!
• Affordable – made with just a few budget-friendly pantry ingredients.
• Dietary – can easily be made gluten free by using pasta that does not contain gluten.

Ingredient Notes

• Olive Oil – Use regular olive oil or extra virgin. 
• Feta Cheese – Greek feta made with sheep’s milk will be creamier.
• Cherry Tomatoes – Also called grape tomatoes.
• Diced Cooked Chicken – Either breast or thighs will work.
• Buffalo Wings Sauce – Such as Frank’s RedHot.
• Pasta – Any type of pasta will work. 

How To Make Buffalo Chicken Baked Feta Pasta

Get full ingredients list and instructions from the recipe card below.

1. Add the feta cheese and the cherry tomatoes to a baking dish, drizzle on the oil and sprinkle on the Italian seasoning.
2. Bake for 25-28 minutes at 400F / 200C / Gas 6, or until the tomatoes burst and the feta is soft and starts melting.
3. Meanwhile, cook pasta as directed on the package, reserving 1 cup of the pasta water.
4. Remove the baking dish from the oven and add the reserved pasta water, chicken, and buffalo sauce, stirring to combine. Then add in the pasta, toss to coat, and serve.

How To Make Air Fryer Baked Feta Pasta

• Preheat air fryer to 400F / 200C.
• Add the feta cheese and the cherry tomatoes to a baking dish that fits inside the air fryer basket, drizzle on the oil and sprinkle with Italian seasoning.
• Cook for 12-15 minutes, or until the tomatoes burst and the feta is soft and starts to melt.
• Meanwhile, cook pasta as directed on the package, reserving 1 cup of the pasta water.
• Remove dish from air fryer and stir in the cup of pasta water, chicken, and buffalo sauce. Combine with the cooked pasta and serve.

How To Make Instant Pot Baked Feta Pasta

Get full ingredients list and instructions from the recipe card below.

1.  Add stock to the Instant Pot insert, followed by pasta (make sure pasta is submerged), tomatoes, feta nestled into the pasta, Italian seasoning, and garlic.
2. Close the lid, turn the valve to sealing position, and set to high pressure / manual pressure for 4 minutes.
3. Once done, perform a quick pressure release.
4. Stir to combine and allow to stand for 5 minutes before serving. Then add chicken and buffalo sauce, mix together, and serve.

Note: Cooking times do not account for the time that it takes for the Instant Pot to come up to pressure or for the pressure to release. 

Tips For Success

• Make this with block feta cheese. 
• Don’t bother to cut the cherry tomatoes, just toss them in!
• This recipe is a great way to use leftover chicken.
• For Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken Pasta, be sure to perform a complete quick pressure release and stir to combine so that your pasta does get mushy.
• For the Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Pasta make sure to nestle the feta in the tomatoes and not just stick it at the top.

Delicious Variations

• Add Garlic – Add a few garlic cloves before cooking.
• Add Fresh Herbs – Top with fresh basil or oregano just before serving. 
• Use Yellow or Orange Tomatoes – Adds a fun splash of color. 
• Use Other Veggies – Diced eggplant, yellow squash, or zucchini. 
• Don’t Have Feta? – Use ricotta, goat cheese, or cream cheese.
• Swap the Protein – Use cooked shrimp instead of chicken. 

Prep Ahead and Storage

• Prep Ahead – Up to 24 ahead of time, you can assemble all ingredients except the pasta in the baking dish, cover, and refrigerate until ready to bake.
• Store – Store any leftovers in airtight containers inside the fridge for 3 days. 
• Freeze – Freezing this dish is not recommended. 

Meal Prep

This is a great recipe for meal prep, and can even be enjoyed as a cold pasta salad! To make in advance;

• Cook as directed, then transfer to airtight meal prep containers, allow to cool completely with the lids off.
• When cool, close the lids and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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More Recipes You May Like

• Instant Pot Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta. 
• Instant Pot Lemon Pasta.
• Air Fryer Baked Feta Cheese Appetizer.
• Instant Pot Mac And Cheese.

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