Description
Enjoy a healthier twist on the classic garlic parmesan chicken pasta with this recipe. Tender chicken strips and whole wheat pasta are coated in a creamy garlic parmesan sauce, creating a rich and nutritious dish.
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced into strips
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
For the Pasta:
- 8 oz whole wheat pasta
For the Sauce:
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Prepare the pasta according to package instructions, then set aside.
- Cook the chicken: Season chicken strips with salt and pepper. Cook in olive oil until golden brown and cooked through. Set aside.
- Prepare the sauce: In the same skillet, sauté garlic. Add chicken broth, simmer, then reduce by half. Stir in Greek yogurt, Parmesan cheese, and Italian seasoning until creamy.
- Combine: Add cooked pasta and chicken to the skillet. Toss to coat evenly with the sauce.
- Finish: Sprinkle with parsley and lemon juice. Serve hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg