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White bowl of garlic parmesan chicken pasta styled as an easy 1 person meal dinner

Healthy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta Dinner Idea


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

Description

A quick and nutritious garlic parmesan chicken pasta perfect for weeknight dinners, meal prep, or family meals. Lean chicken, whole grain pasta, and a light creamy sauce make this dish both satisfying and wholesome.


Ingredients

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  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, diced
  • 8 oz whole grain penne pasta
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 cups fresh spinach
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice

  • Instructions

    1. Season diced chicken with salt and pepper.

    2. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook chicken until golden and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes. Remove and set aside.

    3. Meanwhile, cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, about 9-10 minutes. Reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain.

    4. In the same skillet, heat remaining olive oil over medium heat and sauté garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute.

    5. Add chicken broth and scrape up browned bits, then stir in spinach until wilted.

    6. Reduce heat to low and mix in Greek yogurt and parmesan cheese to form a creamy sauce; add reserved pasta water if needed.

    7. Return chicken and pasta to the skillet and toss to combine evenly.

    8. Season with lemon juice, adjust salt and pepper, and serve immediately.

    • Prep Time: 10 mins
    • Cook Time: 20 mins

    Nutrition

    • Calories: 450
    • Sodium: 600
    • Fat: 12
    • Carbohydrates: 50
    • Protein: 35