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Healthy Tuscan Chicken Pasta

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 520
A nutritious and flavorful pasta dish combining lean chicken, spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, and a creamy Greek yogurt sauce.

Ingredients

Pasta

  • 8 oz whole wheat penne pasta

Protein

  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cubed

Oil

  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

Garlic

  • 3 cloves garlic , minced

Sun-dried tomatoes

  • 1/2 cup sun -dried tomatoes, julienned (not in oil)

Vegetables

  • 2 cups fresh baby spinach

Broth

  • 1 cup low -sodium chicken broth

Dairy

  • 1/2 cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt

Cheese

  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Herbs & Spices

  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano

Salt & Pepper

  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon cracked black pepper

Instructions 

  • Cook pasta in salted water until al dente; reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain.
  • Sauté chicken in olive oil with salt and pepper until cooked; set aside.
  • In the same skillet, sauté garlic and sun-dried tomatoes for 1 minute.
  • Deglaze with chicken broth, add oregano, and simmer for 3 minutes.
  • Whisk in Greek yogurt and Parmesan, then add spinach and cook until wilted.
  • Return chicken and pasta, toss, and thin sauce with reserved pasta water if needed. Serve hot.

Notes

Use fresh spinach for best flavor and texture.
Calories: 520kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Chicken, healthy, pasta