NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

5 oz Chicken breast

1 oz Dry whole grain penne pasta

0.25 cup Plain Greek yogurt

1 tbsp Grated parmesan cheese

1 tsp Extra virgin olive oil

1 cup Fresh baby spinach

2 cloves Garlic

0.25 tsp Sea salt

0.25 tsp Black pepper

0.25 tsp Garlic powder

PREPARATION

• 1

  Boil a pot of salted water and cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente, reserving two tablespoons of pasta water before draining.

• 2

  Season the chicken breast evenly with sea salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.

• 3

  Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the chicken for 5 to 6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.

• 4

  Remove the chicken from the pan and let it rest for 3 minutes before slicing it into thin strips.

• 5

  Lower the skillet heat to medium and sauté the minced garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant.

• 6

  Whisk in the Greek yogurt, grated parmesan, and the reserved pasta water to create a smooth, creamy sauce.

• 7

  Add the cooked pasta and fresh baby spinach to the skillet, tossing gently until the spinach is wilted and the pasta is coated.

• 8

  Divide the pasta into a bowl, top with the sliced chicken, and serve immediately.