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Bowl of creamy chicken and garlic noodles garnished with parsley and served warm.

Healthy Creamy Chicken and Garlic Noodles Recipe Inspiration


  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

This comforting dish combines tender chicken, aromatic garlic, and egg noodles in a light, creamy sauce for a nourishing weeknight meal. It delivers flavorful, healthy comfort food with easy adaptations for any lifestyle.


Ingredients

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  • 2 medium boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
  • 8 oz egg noodles
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 3/4 cup reduced-fat milk
  • 1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup fresh spinach
  • salt and black pepper to taste
  • fresh parsley for garnish

  • Instructions

    1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook egg noodles until just tender, then drain and reserve 1/2 cup of cooking water.

    2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, add bite-sized chicken pieces, season with salt and pepper, and cook until golden and cooked through, then remove from the pan.

    3. Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

    4. Pour in chicken broth and milk, whisking constantly, and simmer until the mixture thickens slightly.

    5. Stir in Greek yogurt and Parmesan cheese until smooth, avoiding boiling to maintain a creamy texture.

    6. Return the chicken to the skillet and add the noodles, tossing to combine and adding reserved pasta water as needed to achieve a silky sauce.

    7. Fold in spinach and cook until wilted, then garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately.

    • Prep Time: 10 minutes
    • Cook Time: 20 minutes
    • Category: main course
    • Method: stovetop
    • Cuisine: american

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 serving
    • Calories: 400
    • Sugar: 3
    • Sodium: 600
    • Fat: 12
    • Saturated Fat: 4
    • Unsaturated Fat: 6
    • Trans Fat: 0
    • Carbohydrates: 45
    • Fiber: 3
    • Protein: 30
    • Cholesterol: 70

    Keywords: chicken garlic noodles, creamy chicken noodles, healthy egg noodles, garlic noodle recipe, weeknight dinner