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.
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
- 1/2 cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt
Instructions
- Cook pasta until al dente, saving 1/4 cup of pasta water.
- Cook seasoned 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.
- Mix until everything is coated and spinach is wilted, then serve garnished with parsley and extra Parmesan.
Notes
Use reserved pasta water to adjust sauce consistency if needed.