Description
A comforting, nutritious pasta dish featuring tender chicken, garlic, and creamy Parmesan sauce that’s perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz whole wheat penne or fettuccine
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
- 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 freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups baby spinach (optional)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook your pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, then add garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Season the chicken with paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper, then add to the skillet and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Sprinkle in the flour and stir to combine, then gradually add the chicken broth, mixing until smooth.
- Pour in the low-fat milk and let it simmer for a few minutes until thickened.
- Stir in the Greek yogurt and Parmesan cheese until creamy, then add baby spinach if using and stir until wilted.
- Combine the cooked pasta with the sauce and serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
For best results, cook pasta al dente and adjust sauce consistency with chicken broth or milk as needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: pasta, chicken, healthy, garlic, Parmesan, quick dinner