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Healthy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta Recipe

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 450
A delicious and nutritious pasta dish featuring tender chicken, whole wheat pasta, and a creamy garlic parmesan sauce.

Ingredients

Pasta

  • 8 oz whole wheat penne or fettuccine

Chicken

  • 1 lb chicken fillets, cubed

Sauce

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup low-fat milk (1% or 2%)
  • 1/2 cup plain non-fat greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp italian seasoning
  • 1 tbsp whole wheat flour
  • 2 cups baby spinach (optional but recommended)

Garnish

  • fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions 

  • Cook the pasta according to package instructions, saving 1/4 cup of pasta water before draining.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet, season and cook chicken until golden and cooked through, then set aside.
  • In the same skillet, sauté garlic, add flour to form a roux, then whisk in chicken broth and milk until thickened.
  • Stir in Greek yogurt and Parmesan until melted, adjusting consistency with reserved pasta water if needed.
  • Combine chicken and pasta with the sauce, adding spinach if using, and stir until coated.
  • Serve hot, garnished with parsley and extra Parmesan.

Notes

For extra creaminess, you can add more Greek yogurt or Parmesan cheese.
Calories: 450kcal
Cost: $15.00
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Chicken