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Healthy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta

A nutritious and flavorful pasta dish featuring tender chicken, garlic, spinach, and a creamy Parmesan sauce, perfect for a wholesome meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 550
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta
  • 8 oz whole wheat penne or fettuccine
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
  • salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp italian seasoning
  • 1 tbsp whole wheat flour
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup low-fat milk (1% or 2%)
  • 1/2 cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt

Method
 

  1. Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, then drain, saving 1/4 cup of pasta water.
  2. Cook seasoned chicken in olive oil until golden and cooked through, then set aside.
  3. Sauté garlic in the same skillet, add flour, then whisk in broth and milk until thickened. Stir in Greek yogurt and Parmesan until smooth.
  4. Return chicken to skillet, add cooked pasta and spinach, and toss to coat. Adjust sauce consistency with reserved pasta water if needed.
  5. Divide among plates, garnish with parsley and extra Parmesan, then serve immediately.

Notes

Using whole wheat pasta and Greek yogurt makes this dish healthier without sacrificing flavor.