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Healthy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta Recipe

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
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 550 kcal

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
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • ½ tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tbsp whole wheat flour
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • ½ cup low-fat milk (1% or 2%)
  • ½ cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt
  • ½ cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt
  • ½ cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt
  • ½ cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt
  • ½ cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt
  • ½ cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt
  • ½ cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt
  • ½ cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt
  • ½ cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt
  • ½ cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt
  • ½ cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt
  • ½ cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt
  • ½ cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt
  • ½ cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt
  • ½ cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt
  • ½ cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt
  • ½ cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt
  • ½ cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt
  • ½ cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt
  • ½ cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt
  • ½ cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt
  • ½ cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt
  • ½ cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt
  • ½ cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt
  • ½ cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt
  • ½ cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt
  • ½ cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt

Instructions
 

  • Cook pasta until al dente, saving 1/4 cup of pasta water.
  • Season and cook chicken in olive oil until golden and cooked through, then set aside.
  • Sauté garlic, add flour, then gradually whisk in broth and milk until thickened.
  • Stir in Greek yogurt and Parmesan, then combine with chicken, pasta, and spinach.
  • Garnish with parsley and extra Parmesan, then serve immediately.

Notes

Using Greek yogurt keeps the sauce creamy and light. Reserve pasta water to adjust sauce consistency if needed.

Nutrition

Calories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 70gProtein: 45gFat: 12gSodium: 600mg
Keyword Chicken, Healthy, pasta
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