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Chicken Feta Casserole

posted by Liz Berg on February 17, 2024 (updated 9/7/24)

A simple combination of tomatoes, garlic, chicken, feta, and spices makes for a terrific meal. Served over rice or pasta, this easy Chicken Feta Casserole is full of flavor and a family favorite!

When you’re looking for a quick weeknight dinner, this Chicken Casserole Recipe is super fast to throw together, absolutely delicious and your family will clean their plates. I was nervous about the feta with my picky crew, but it added a salty, tangy taste along with some creaminess. No one batted an eye as they all dug in!

Chicken Feta Casserole in a white bowl garnished with basil.

Table of Contents hide

1 Why You Must Make

2 Ingredient Notes

3 Easy Chicken Casserole Recipe

4 How to Make

5 Frequently Asked Questions

6 You May Also Like:

7 Chicken Feta Casserole

Why You Must Make

I have three go-to recipes when I have feta in the fridge. One is a Greek salad, another is these chicken kebabs, and the third is this chicken feta bake.

If you are a garlic fan, you’ll love the spicy aroma of your kitchen while this is baking in the oven. It makes my mouth water every time it’s on the menu.
After I shared this easy chicken casserole recipe with a friend, she made it first as written and then with shrimp the next night. It’s just that good!
It’s quick to throw together with a short ingredient list.

Ingredient Notes

Kitchen Staples – Olive Oil, Salt, Pepper, Garlic Cloves, Dried Oregano
Canned Tomatoes – Drained, then cubed.
Dry White Wine – I freeze leftover wine for those recipes that call for a small amount of wine.
Fresh Basil
Crushed Red Pepper Flakes – Adjust according to your heat tolerance
Feta Cheese – I buy a chunk and crumble it. Use the leftovers in the recipe links above.
Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts – Sliced in strips.

Chicken Feta Casserole from above on a white plate with a red handled fork.

Easy Chicken Casserole Recipe

I meet up with a fun group of moms a few times a year. When our boys were in elementary school, we’d get together to play euchre, but it morphed into dinner out as they graduated high school and now college. One night we exchanged easy dinner recipes. I handed out my pasta with a quick sausage sauce and took home a stack of recipe cards that included this marvelous dish.

How to Make

There are a few pans involved and some chopping and simmering, but nothing complicated. Garlic, dried oregano, and fresh basil amp up the tomato sauce while some red pepper flakes give the chicken some zing. Crumbled feta provides a creamy richness along with a subtle saltiness. All these flavors marry to make one amazing chicken and pasta casserole. I’ve served on both rice and pasta, to rave reviews.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet. Add garlic and tomatoes and simmer as directed.
Add white wine, basil, and oregano. Season with salt and pepper if desired (remember the feta can be very salty so taste first).
Simmer again, then set aside.
Heat more olive oil in a skillet. Add the chicken and sprinkle with red pepper flakes and salt to taste if needed.
Saute until the chicken is lightly browned.
Add chicken and juices to a prepared casserole dish.
Top with feta, then cover with tomato sauce.
Bake at 400º until thoroughly heated.
Serve over rice or pasta.

Chicken Feta Casserole in a white casserole dish with a sprig of fresh basil.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why Is This Called a Casserole?

A casserole can refer to the dish a casserole is cooked in or the mixture of ingredients that are cooked in a casserole dish. The dish must be ovenproof and it typically has handles and often a lid. A casserole recipe may contain meat, vegetables, beans, rice, etc.

Can You Freeze a Casserole?

Many casseroles freeze well, but you have to be careful if they contain certain ingredients. Dairy products like some softer cheeses, eggs, and some starchy ingredients like potatoes can get mushy after they defrost. If wrapped airtight, a casserole can be frozen for three or more months. Defrost overnight in the refrigerator before baking.

Can You Use Leftover Chicken?

Yes, leftover chicken will work well. Instead of cooking for 5-10 minutes, just season the chicken and cook briefly to give it a touch of color.

What Can You Use Instead of Feta?

Feta is rich and tangy, but if you’re really not a fan, you can substitute Halloumi, goat cheese, Parmesan, Ricotta, or cottage cheese. Halloumi is a little softer, but is also salty so that would be my first choice.