Description
A delightful blend of creamy textures and savory flavors, this Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta combines tender chicken with al dente pasta enveloped in a rich garlic and parmesan sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large Chicken breasts, sliced thin
- 250 g Penne or rigatoni pasta
- 4 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 cup Low-sodium chicken broth
- 3/4 cup Grated parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup Plain Greek yogurt (or light cream)
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp Onion powder
- 1/2 tsp Black pepper
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- Fresh parsley, to serve (as needed)
Instructions
- Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
- Season sliced chicken with salt, pepper, onion powder, and Italian seasoning.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and sear chicken for 3-4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through, then remove and set aside.
- Cook minced garlic in the same skillet over medium heat for about 60 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and simmer for 2 minutes, scraping up any browned bits from the pan.
- Lower heat, stir in Greek yogurt until smooth, then add parmesan gradually, stirring constantly.
- Add drained pasta and sliced chicken, tossing well. Use reserved pasta water to loosen the sauce as needed.
- Taste, adjust salt, and serve warm with extra parmesan and chopped parsley.
Notes
Don’t overcook the pasta and use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. Reserved pasta water helps adjust sauce thickness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg