Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Step-by-Step Instructions for Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Reserve 1/4 cup pasta water, then drain and set aside.
- In a large nonstick skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add cubed chicken, seasoning with salt, pepper, paprika, and Italian seasoning. Cook for 5-6 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic. Sauté for 30-60 seconds until fragrant, taking care not to burn it.
- Sprinkle whole wheat flour over the garlic, stirring to form a roux. Cook for about 30 seconds. Gradually whisk in chicken broth and low-fat milk until the sauce thickens, about 2-3 minutes.
- Lower the heat and stir in Greek yogurt and Parmesan cheese until fully incorporated and smooth. Adjust consistency with reserved pasta water if needed.
- Return the sautéed chicken and cooked pasta to the skillet. Fold in fresh spinach and stir until everything is coated in the creamy sauce, cooking until spinach wilts, about 1-2 minutes.
- Remove from heat, transfer to serving plates, and garnish with chopped parsley and additional Parmesan cheese. Serve warm.
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Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Reheat with a splash of chicken broth to maintain creaminess.