Heart-Healthy Creamy Chicken Pasta
Indulge guilt-free with our delicious Heart-Healthy Creamy Chicken Pasta recipe, perfect for busy weeknights or special family dinners. Featuring tender bites of seasoned chicken breast nestled in a velvety sauce made from low-sodium chicken broth, plain Greek yogurt, and Parmesan cheese, this dish offers all the indulgence without sacrificing nutrition. Whole wheat pasta adds fiber and nutrients, while fresh spinach and a hint of bright lemon juice deliver flavorful freshness. Lightly spiced with garlic and red pepper flakes, every bite is bursting with balanced, heart-friendly goodness. Ready in under 40 minutes and serving four, this creamy chicken pasta is proof that healthy eating can be utterly satisfying.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 oz whole wheat pasta
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 cups fresh spinach leaves
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 0.25 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp red pepper flakes
Instructions
Cook the whole wheat pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
While the pasta is cooking, dice the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces and season with a pinch of salt and black pepper.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook for 6-8 minutes until browned and cooked through, stirring occasionally.
Minced the garlic cloves and add them to the skillet. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
Pour in the low-sodium chicken broth and let it simmer for about 2-3 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Reduce the heat to low and stir in the plain Greek yogurt and grated Parmesan cheese. Allow the mixture to warm through, ensuring it does not boil, to prevent the yogurt from curdling.
Add in the lemon juice and stir until the sauce is well combined.
Toss in the fresh spinach leaves and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes.
Sprinkle in the red pepper flakes and adjust the seasoning with additional salt and black pepper to taste.
Mix the cooked pasta into the skillet with the creamy chicken and spinach sauce, tossing until everything is well coated and heated through.
Serve immediately and enjoy your heart-healthy creamy chicken pasta.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1731 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 57.8 g | 74% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.4 g | 82% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 430 mg | 143% | |
| Sodium | 1466 mg | 64% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 108.7 g | 40% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.1 g | 61% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.8 g | ||
| Protein | 195.4 g | 391% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 666 mg | 51% | |
| Iron | 10.3 mg | 57% | |
| Potassium | 2364 mg | 50% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
