Description
This Healthy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta delivers all the creamy comfort you love, but with lighter, nutrient-rich ingredients. Made with Greek yogurt, whole wheat pasta, and tender seasoned chicken, it’s perfect for a wholesome, protein-packed meal without the heaviness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed
- 8 oz whole wheat fettuccine or penne
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup non-fat plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups baby spinach (optional)
- Fresh parsley for garnish
- Optional: sun-dried tomatoes, beef, red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Cook pasta until al dente, reserving 1 cup pasta water.
- Season chicken with paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet, cook chicken until golden and cooked through. Remove from skillet.
- Sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Add chicken broth, scraping the pan to deglaze.
- Lower heat, whisk in Greek yogurt and reserved pasta water.
- Stir in Parmesan until smooth and creamy.
- Return chicken and pasta to skillet, tossing to coat evenly.
- Add spinach and cook until wilted.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
Avoid boiling the yogurt to prevent curdling. Always use freshly grated Parmesan for best flavor. Add greens at the end to keep them vibrant. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days and reheat with a splash of broth.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Healthy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 75mg