Description
A bold, flavor-packed Mediterranean-inspired dinner featuring marinated Greek chicken, creamy harissa-feta rigatoni, and crispy roasted asparagus. Spicy, tangy, and texturally perfect—ideal for weeknight indulgence or impressive entertaining.
Ingredients
2 Chicken breasts or thighs
2 tablespoons Olive oil
2 tablespoons Lemon juice
2 Garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon Dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon Salt
1/4 teaspoon Black pepper
8 ounces Rigatoni pasta
3/4 cup Heavy cream
1/2 cup Crumbled feta cheese
1 tablespoon Harissa paste
1 teaspoon Lemon zest
1/4 cup Reserved pasta water
1 bunch Asparagus, trimmed
1 tablespoon Olive oil
1/2 cup Breadcrumbs
1/4 cup Grated parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon Garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon Onion powder
Instructions
1. Marinate chicken in olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper for at least 30 minutes.
2. Cook the chicken in a hot skillet over medium-high heat until golden brown and fully cooked. Slice and set aside.
3. Boil rigatoni in salted water until al dente. Reserve 1/4 cup pasta water and drain.
4. In a saucepan, combine heavy cream, feta cheese, harissa paste, lemon zest, and reserved pasta water. Simmer until creamy and smooth. Add pasta and toss to coat.
5. Preheat oven to 425°F. Coat asparagus in olive oil, then in a breadcrumb, parmesan, garlic powder, and onion powder mixture. Roast on a baking sheet for 15–20 minutes until crisp.
6. Serve pasta topped with sliced chicken and crispy asparagus. Garnish with lemon zest or parsley if desired.
Notes
For extra flavor, grill the marinated chicken instead of pan-searing.
Don’t skip the pasta water—it helps the sauce cling beautifully to the rigatoni.
Use thin asparagus for the crispiest texture.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop + Oven
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 110mg