Description
A creamy, garlicky pasta dish that’s healthy and packed with 41g of protein per serving.
Ingredients
Scale
- 150g rotini pasta (or any short pasta)
- 200g cooked chicken breast, chopped
- ¼ cup low-fat plain Greek yogurt (unsweetened)
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Optional: 1–2 tablespoons reserved pasta water
- Fresh parsley or basil, chopped
- Extra Parmesan, for serving
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta until al dente according to package instructions. Before draining, reserve ¼ cup of pasta water. Drain and set pasta aside (do not rinse).
- In a medium bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, Parmesan, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- In a large bowl, add the warm pasta and chopped chicken. Pour the yogurt-Parmesan sauce over the top and toss well until evenly coated.
- Divide into bowls. Sprinkle with fresh parsley or basil and a little extra Parmesan. Finish with a crack of black pepper and serve immediately!
Notes
- This dish can be made in under 20 minutes.
- Greek yogurt replaces cream for a lighter option.
- Adjust seasoning based on your taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 41g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: High Protein Garlic Parmesan, Chicken Pasta, Healthy Pasta