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30 Minutes Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta

Whip Up 30 Minutes Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta Tonight

This 30 Minutes Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta is a quick, protein-packed meal that's perfect for busy weeknights.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 500

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Chicken Breasts or chicken thighs for richer flavor
For the Pasta
  • 8 ounces Penne or Rigatoni Pasta
For the Sauce
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 cup Low-Sodium Chicken Broth or vegetable broth
  • 1 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese added off the heat
  • 1 cup Plain Greek Yogurt for creaminess
For Seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil for sautéing
  • 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning or fresh herbs
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
For Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley chopped

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • large skillet
  • Wooden spoon

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook penne or rigatoni according to package instructions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
  2. Slice chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces, season with salt, black pepper, onion powder, and Italian seasoning.
  3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add seasoned chicken, cooking for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden and cooked through.
  4. Lower heat and sauté minced garlic for about 60 seconds until fragrant.
  5. Add chicken broth and scrape the skillet, simmer for 2 minutes.
  6. Stir in Greek yogurt until smooth, then gradually add grated Parmesan while stirring off the heat.
  7. Combine the drained pasta and seared chicken into the skillet, mixing well with the sauce. Adjust with reserved pasta water if needed.
  8. Taste and adjust seasoning, serve warm garnished with extra Parmesan and parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 40gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This recipe is perfect for meal prepping and keeps well in the fridge for up to 4 days.

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