Description
A delightful dish that combines tender chicken with a creamy garlic Parmesan sauce over whole wheat pasta.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz whole wheat pasta
- 1 lb lean chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the whole wheat pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced chicken breast and cook until browned and cooked through.
- Stir in minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Lower the heat and add Greek yogurt and Parmesan cheese, mixing until combined and creamy.
- Add cooked pasta to the skillet and toss until evenly coated.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
For added flavor, use freshly minced garlic and consider adding red pepper flakes for a bit of heat.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: pasta, chicken, creamy sauce, garlic, Parmesan