NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

4.5 oz chicken breast

1.5 oz whole grain penne pasta

0.5 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

1 clove garlic

0.25 cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt

2 tbsp grated parmesan cheese

1 cup fresh baby spinach

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

0.25 tsp garlic powder

1 tbsp fresh parsley

PREPARATION

• 1

  Boil a pot of water and cook the whole grain penne pasta according to package directions until al dente.

• 2

  Reserve 2 tablespoons of the pasta cooking water, then drain the pasta and set it aside.

• 3

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

• 4

  Heat the extra virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the seasoned chicken.

• 5

  Sauté the chicken for 5-7 minutes until golden brown and cooked through, then add the minced garlic for the last minute.

• 6

  Reduce the heat to low and stir in the Greek yogurt, grated parmesan cheese, and reserved pasta water to create a creamy sauce.

• 7

  Fold in the cooked pasta and fresh baby spinach, stirring until the spinach is just wilted and the pasta is well coated.

• 8

  Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.