This easy and healthy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta is made with lean chicken breast, whole wheat pasta, and a creamy garlic-Parmesan sauce — no heavy cream required.
Ingredients
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1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, sliced
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8 oz whole wheat or chickpea pasta
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2 tbsp olive oil
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4–6 garlic cloves, minced
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½ cup low-sodium chicken broth
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½ cup unsweetened almond milk (or low-fat milk)
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½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
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¼ cup plain Greek yogurt (optional)
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1 tsp Italian seasoning
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Salt and pepper to taste
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Optional: 2 cups baby spinach, 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
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Cook pasta according to package directions. Reserve ½ cup pasta water.
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Season chicken with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Sear in 1 tbsp olive oil until golden and cooked. Set aside.
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In the same skillet, sauté garlic in 1 tbsp olive oil. Add broth and deglaze the pan.
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Stir in almond milk and simmer. Remove from heat and stir in yogurt if using.
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Add Parmesan and stir until melted. Adjust thickness with pasta water if needed.
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Add pasta, chicken, and spinach to the skillet. Toss to combine.
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Season with lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Serve warm.