A creamy, garlic-infused pasta tossed with tender chicken and freshly grated Parmesan. A healthier comfort food dinner that’s easy and satisfying.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients
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2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
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8 oz whole wheat or gluten-free pasta
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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¾ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
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1 cup low-fat milk or unsweetened almond milk
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½ cup low-sodium chicken broth
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2 tbsp olive oil
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1 tsp Italian seasoning
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Salt and black pepper to taste
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Optional: crushed red pepper, fresh parsley
Instructions
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Cook pasta according to package instructions. Reserve ½ cup pasta water and drain.
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Slice chicken and season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
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In a skillet, heat olive oil and sear chicken until golden and cooked through. Remove from skillet.
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Add garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1 minute. Pour in chicken broth and scrape the pan.
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Stir in milk and slowly add Parmesan, whisking until smooth and creamy.
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Return chicken to the pan and stir in cooked pasta. Add pasta water as needed to adjust sauce.
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Simmer 1–2 minutes. Serve hot, garnished with parsley and extra Parmesan.