Description
This Healthy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta is a simple and delicious meal perfect for easy meal prep dinners. It fits great into a healthy meal plan and is ideal for Weight Watchers recipes dinner. Enjoy this flavorful, wholesome dish anytime you want a quick healthy dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz whole wheat penne or fettuccine
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves
- minced
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
- cubed
- Salt and black pepper
- to taste
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tbsp whole wheat flour
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 cup low-fat milk (1% or 2%)
- 1/2 cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups baby spinach (optional but recommended)
- Fresh parsley
- chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook whole wheat penne or fettuccine according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Add cubed chicken breasts, season with salt, black pepper, paprika, and Italian seasoning, cook until chicken is browned and cooked through.
- Sprinkle whole wheat flour over chicken and stir to coat.
- Gradually add low-sodium chicken broth and low-fat milk, stirring constantly to create a creamy sauce.
- Remove from heat and stir in Greek yogurt, Parmesan cheese, and baby spinach until spinach wilts.
- Mix in cooked pasta until well combined.
- Garnish with fresh chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- Adding baby spinach is optional but recommended for extra nutrition and color
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for the best taste
- For a dairy-free version, substitute Greek yogurt and Parmesan with suitable alternatives
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 80mg