NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

4.5 oz chicken breast

1.5 oz whole grain penne pasta

1 tsp extra virgin olive oil

2 cloves garlic

0.25 cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt

1 tbsp grated parmesan cheese

1 cup fresh baby spinach

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

1 tsp fresh lemon juice

PREPARATION

• 1

  Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the penne pasta according to package directions until al dente.

• 2

  While pasta cooks, slice the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces and season with sea salt and black pepper.

• 3

  Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and sauté the chicken until golden brown and cooked through.

• 4

  Reduce heat to low, add minced garlic to the skillet, and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

• 5

  Reserve 2 tablespoons of pasta water, then drain the pasta and add it to the skillet with the chicken.

• 6

  Whisk the Greek yogurt with the reserved pasta water and lemon juice, then stir it into the pasta along with the spinach and parmesan until the sauce is velvety.