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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
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
Chicken
  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
  • Salt and black pepper 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
  • 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

Method
 

  1. Cook pasta until al dente, saving 1/4 cup of pasta water.
  2. Cook seasoned chicken until golden and cooked through, then set aside.
  3. Sauté garlic, add flour, then gradually whisk in broth and milk until thickened.
  4. Stir in Greek yogurt and Parmesan, then combine with chicken, pasta, and spinach.
  5. 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.