Description
A creamy and flavorful pasta dish combining tender chicken, garlic, and parmesan, perfect for any meal occasion.
Ingredients
- 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 (Optional)
Instructions
- Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, reserving 1/2 cup 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 to 4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. 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.
- Lower heat, stir in Greek yogurt until smooth, then gradually add parmesan, stirring constantly.
- Add drained pasta and sliced chicken, tossing well. Use reserved pasta water to adjust the sauce consistency.
- Taste and adjust salt. Serve warm with extra parmesan and chopped parsley.
Notes
For a vegan option, substitute chicken with sautéed mushrooms and use cashew cream instead of Greek yogurt.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian