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Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta
Nawaal Ahmed

Healthy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta

Healthy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 430

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz 225 g whole wheat pasta
  • 1 lb 450 g boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed
  • 1 tsp 5 g sea salt
  • 1/2 tsp 2 g black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp 2 g garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp 15 ml olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup 240 ml low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup 55 g grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup 60 ml Greek yogurt
  • 1 tbsp 15 ml lemon juice
  • 2 cups 60 g fresh spinach
  • 2 tbsp 8 g chopped fresh parsley

Method
 

  1. Season the cubed chicken with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder until evenly coated.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  3. Add chicken to the skillet and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 5–7 minutes.
  4. Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
  5. In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté gently until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  6. Pour in chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan for flavor.
  7. Bring the broth to a simmer, then add the whole wheat pasta, stirring occasionally to coat.
  8. Cook the pasta in the broth until it’s just tender and most of the liquid has reduced down.
  9. Lower the heat and stir in the Greek yogurt, grated Parmesan, and lemon juice until smooth and creamy.
  10. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet, mixing well with the pasta and sauce.
  11. Add fresh spinach and let it wilt into the warm pasta, stirring until evenly distributed.
  12. Sprinkle chopped parsley over the top, giving everything a fresh finish.
  13. Serve immediately, scooping hearty portions onto plates and enjoying warm.

Notes

Protein: 34 g

Carbohydrates: 52 g

Fat: 10 g

Fiber: 6 g

Sugar: 3 g

Sodium: 360 mg