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Healthy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta Recipe

A delicious and nutritious 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
Oil
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
Garlic
  • 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
Chicken
  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
Seasonings
  • to taste Salt and black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
Flour
  • 1 tbsp whole wheat flour
Broth and Milk
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup low-fat milk (1% or 2%)
Yogurt and Cheese
  • 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
Parmesan Cheese
  • 1/2 cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
Vegetables
  • 2 cups baby spinach (optional but recommended)
Garnish
  • to taste Fresh parsley, chopped

Method
 

  1. Cook pasta until al dente, saving 1/4 cup of pasta water, then drain.
  2. Season and cook chicken in olive oil until golden and cooked through, then set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, sauté garlic, add flour, then gradually whisk in broth and milk until thickened.
  4. Reduce heat, stir in Greek yogurt and Parmesan until smooth; adjust with reserved pasta water if needed.
  5. Return chicken, add pasta and spinach; toss until coated and spinach wilts. Garnish with parsley and Parmesan.

Notes

For extra flavor, add a squeeze of lemon or red pepper flakes.