Description

A lighter take on classic chicken bacon ranch pasta using lean chicken, turkey bacon, whole wheat pasta and Greek yogurt sauce for a satisfying yet nutritious family meal.

Ingredients

Scale

1 lb lean chicken breast, diced

4 slices turkey bacon, chopped

8 oz whole wheat pasta

1 cup plain Greek yogurt

1/2 cup reduced-fat shredded cheese

2 cups baby spinach

1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp onion powder

1 tsp dried dill

1 tbsp olive oil

salt, to taste

pepper, to taste

2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

1. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and set aside.

2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

3. Season chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder and onion powder; add to skillet and cook until golden and cooked through, about 5–7 minutes.

4. Push chicken to one side; add turkey bacon and cook until crispy, about 4 minutes.

5. Reduce heat to low; stir in Greek yogurt, reduced-fat cheese and dried dill until sauce is smooth.

6. Add cooked pasta, spinach and cherry tomatoes; toss until spinach wilts and everything is coated in sauce.

7. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.

8. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins

Nutrition

Calories: 450
Sodium: 600
Fat: 12
Carbohydrates: 50
Protein: 30