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Healthy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta Recipe

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This healthy garlic parmesan chicken pasta is a creamy, flavorful comfort food made lighter with wholesome ingredients. Tender chicken, whole-grain pasta, and a lighter parmesan garlic sauce come together in just 30 minutes for a balanced weeknight meal.

Ingredients

  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 12 oz whole wheat or protein-packed pasta
  • 2 tbsp olive oil, divided
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup milk (or unsweetened almond milk)
  • ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • ⅓ cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 cups spinach or broccoli florets (optional add-ins)
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  2. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then cook 6–7 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove, slice, and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, heat remaining olive oil. Add garlic and onion; sauté until fragrant.
  4. Pour in chicken broth and milk; bring to a simmer.
  5. Whisk in Parmesan and Greek yogurt until sauce is smooth and creamy.
  6. Stir in spinach or broccoli and cook until tender.
  7. Add pasta to the skillet and toss to coat in sauce.
  8. Top with sliced chicken, parsley, and red pepper flakes before serving.

Notes

  • Swap chicken for shrimp or turkey for variety.
  • Use zucchini noodles or chickpea pasta for a low-carb version.
  • Make it dairy-free with nutritional yeast and plant-based milk.
  • Add mushrooms or bell peppers for extra veggies.
  • Pre-cooked or rotisserie chicken works as a shortcut.

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