Description
Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta delivers bold, creamy comfort in a weeknight-friendly skillet. Made with lean chicken, whole wheat pasta, and Greek yogurt instead of heavy cream, this high-protein pasta keeps calories in check without sacrificing flavor. A garlicky Parmesan sauce coats every noodle for a restaurant-quality dinner that’s easy to make, meal-prep friendly, and perfect for busy families seeking a wholesome, satisfying weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz whole wheat pasta
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, sliced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Salt, to taste
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup reserved pasta water
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning
- Optional: fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Season chicken with salt and pepper, then add to skillet.
- Cook chicken for 6–8 minutes until golden and cooked through.
- Add garlic and Italian seasoning and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Lower heat and stir in Greek yogurt, Parmesan cheese, and reserved pasta water until smooth.
- Add cooked pasta and toss until fully coated in sauce.
- Simmer gently for 1–2 minutes to thicken.
- Garnish with parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- You can substitute Greek yogurt with light cream cheese for extra richness.
- Reserve pasta water to adjust sauce consistency as needed.
- If sauce thickens, stirring in a little more pasta water helps loosen it.
- Parsley garnish adds color and freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 60 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg
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