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Healthy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 550
A delicious and nutritious pasta dish featuring tender chicken, garlic, spinach, and a creamy Parmesan sauce, perfect for a wholesome meal.

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

Spices

  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning

Flour

  • 1 tbsp whole wheat flour

Liquids

  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup low-fat milk (1% or 2%)

Dairy

  • 1/2 cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Vegetables

  • 2 cups baby spinach (optional but recommended)

Seasoning

  • to taste Salt and black pepper

Garnish

  • for garnish Fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions 

  • Cook pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook chicken until browned and cooked through.
  • Add minced garlic, paprika, and Italian seasoning; cook for 1 minute.
  • Stir in flour, then gradually add chicken broth and milk, simmer until slightly thickened.
  • Mix in Greek yogurt, Parmesan, and spinach; cook until spinach wilts. Toss with cooked pasta, season with salt and pepper, and garnish with parsley.

Notes

For extra flavor, add a squeeze of lemon or red pepper flakes.
Calories: 550kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Chicken, Healthy, Pasta