Description
A lighter, healthier take on garlic parmesan chicken pasta made with tender seasoned chicken, a creamy yogurt-parmesan sauce, and whole-grain or protein pasta.
Ingredients
- 12 oz whole-grain or protein pasta
- 1 lb chicken breasts, diced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup reserved pasta water (as needed)
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water and drain.
- Season chicken with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and cook until browned and fully cooked, about 6–8 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and cook 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
- Lower heat and whisk in Greek yogurt and Parmesan until smooth. Add pasta water as needed to thin the sauce.
- Add cooked chicken and pasta back to the skillet and toss to coat evenly.
- Simmer 1–2 minutes, then remove from heat. Garnish with parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- Use grilled chicken or rotisserie chicken for quicker prep.
- Greek yogurt keeps the sauce creamy with less fat than heavy cream.
- Add spinach or broccoli for extra nutrients.
- Adjust sauce thickness with additional broth or pasta water.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American