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Healthy garlic parmesan chicken pasta recipe with fresh ingredients

Healthy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta

A creamy, garlicky pasta dish made with wholesome ingredients for a delicious and healthy dinner option.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Healthy, Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta Ingredients
  • 8 oz whole wheat penne or fettuccine Choose your favorite type of whole wheat pasta
Chicken Ingredients
  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 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 but recommended
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Method
 

Cooking the Pasta
  1. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Cooking the Chicken
  1. In the same pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add cubed chicken, paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook until browned outside and thoroughly cooked inside.
Building the Sauce
  1. Add minced garlic to the pan and sauté for about 1 minute. Stir in flour and mix well, then pour in chicken broth and milk, stirring until combined.
Adding Yogurt and Cheese
  1. Lower the heat and add Greek yogurt and Parmesan, stirring until creamy and smooth.
Combining and Serving
  1. Toss the pasta in the sauce, adding spinach until it wilts. Give it a good stir! Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot.

Notes

This dish keeps well for up to 3 days in an airtight container in the fridge, or can be frozen for up to 2 months. Reheat with a splash of milk for creaminess.