Harissa Chicken Pasta with Feta

1. Cook the Pasta

1. Boil pasta in well-salted water until al dente.

2. Reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain.

3. Optional trick: place the chicken in the colander and pour the hot pasta over it to warm it.

2. Build the Harissa Base

1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

2. Add garlic and sauté 1 minute until fragrant.

3. Stir in harissa paste and cook 1 more minute to deepen the flavor.

3. Make the Creamy Sauce

1. Reduce heat to low.

2. Whisk in Greek yogurt and lemon juice.

3. Add ~¼ cup reserved pasta water and whisk until smooth and creamy.

   • Add more if needed to loosen the sauce.

4. Combine Everything

1. Add the cooked chicken and drained pasta directly to the skillet.

2. Toss vigorously until everything is well coated.

3. Add more pasta water as needed until the sauce becomes silky.

5. Finish

1. Turn off heat.

2. Add most of the crumbled feta and gently toss.

3. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt & pepper.

6. Serve

• Spoon into bowls and top with extra feta and chopped parsley or mint.

• Optional: drizzle a little extra harissa on top.