Low Fat Creamy Chicken and Spinach Pasta
Indulge in the comforting, restaurant-quality flavor of this **Low Fat Creamy Chicken and Spinach Pasta**, the perfect guilt-free way to satisfy your pasta cravings. Made with tender slices of seasoned chicken breast, vibrant fresh spinach, and a luscious cream sauce crafted from low-fat cream cheese and low-sodium chicken broth, this dish strikes the ideal balance of rich flavor and light nutrition. Every bite is elevated with the wholesome goodness of whole wheat penne, garlic-infused olive oil, and a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese for a satisfying finish. Ready in just 45 minutes, this one-skillet recipe is a go-to dinner option for families and busy weeknights. Garnished with fragrant fresh basil, it’s a healthy, delicious, and crowd-pleasing meal that doesn’t compromise on taste.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 300 grams whole wheat penne pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 pieces garlic cloves, minced
- 150 grams fresh spinach
- 125 grams low-fat cream cheese
- 250 milliliters low-sodium chicken broth
- 50 grams grated Parmesan cheese
- 10 grams fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Begin by slicing the chicken breasts into thin strips.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the whole wheat penne pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain the pasta and set aside.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Add the sliced chicken to the skillet and cook until the chicken is cooked through and lightly browned, about 6-8 minutes.
Add the fresh spinach to the skillet with the chicken and cook until wilted, about 2-3 minutes.
Reduce the heat to low and add the low-fat cream cheese to the skillet, stirring until melted and smooth.
Slowly pour in the low-sodium chicken broth, stirring constantly to create a creamy sauce.
Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until fully incorporated into the sauce.
Season the sauce with salt and black pepper, adjusting to taste.
Add the drained pasta to the skillet, tossing to coat the pasta with the sauce.
Stir in the chopped fresh basil leaves and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until well combined.
Serve the creamy chicken and spinach pasta warm, garnished with additional Parmesan cheese and fresh basil if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2480 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 83.8 g | 107% | |
| Saturated Fat | 31.2 g | 156% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 390 mg | 130% | |
| Sodium | 4194 mg | 182% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 233.5 g | 85% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25.7 g | 92% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.2 g | ||
| Protein | 180.9 g | 362% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1046 mg | 80% | |
| Iron | 19.0 mg | 106% | |
| Potassium | 2471 mg | 53% | |
*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.
