Description
A quick and nutritious creamy pasta dish featuring whole wheat pasta, chicken, and spinach, perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz whole wheat pasta
- 1 lb lean chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 cups spinach
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook whole wheat pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced chicken and cook until browned and cooked through.
- Add minced garlic and spinach to the skillet, cooking until spinach is wilted.
- Lower the heat and stir in Greek yogurt and Parmesan cheese, mixing until creamy.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss everything together.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve warm.
Notes
For added flavor, garnish with extra grated Parmesan or fresh herbs. Pair with a side salad or garlic bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: creamy chicken pasta, garlic pasta, quick dinner, healthy pasta, weeknight dinner