NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

4.5 oz chicken breast

1.5 oz whole grain penne

0.25 cup Greek yogurt

2 tbsp parmesan cheese

2 cloves garlic

1 tsp olive oil

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

1 tbsp fresh parsley

PREPARATION

• 1

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

• 2

  While the pasta cooks, reserve 0.25 cup of the starchy pasta water, then drain the noodles and set aside.

• 3

  Season the chicken breast with sea salt and black pepper on both sides.

• 4

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

• 5

  Remove the chicken from the pan, let it rest for 2 minutes, then slice into thin strips.

• 6

  In the same skillet, reduce heat to low and sauté the minced garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant.

• 7

  Whisk together the Greek yogurt, parmesan cheese, and the reserved pasta water in a small bowl until smooth.

• 8

  Add the cooked pasta and sliced chicken back to the skillet, then pour the yogurt mixture over the top.

• 9

  Toss everything together over low heat for 1 minute until the sauce coats the pasta evenly; do not boil the sauce.

• 10

  Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and serve immediately.