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A bowl of creamy high protein pasta with chicken and spinach

High Protein Pasta

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 550
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz red lentil or chickpea pasta
  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cubed
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic , minced
  • 2 cups fresh baby spinach
  • 1/2 cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Method
 

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  2. Cook legume-based pasta according to package instructions, ensuring it remains al dente.
  3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  4. Add cubed chicken breast to the skillet and cook until golden brown and cooked through.
  5. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
  6. Stir in spinach and cook until just wilted.
  7. Reserve 1/4 cup of the pasta cooking water, then drain the pasta.
  8. Reduce skillet heat to low and stir in the Greek yogurt, parmesan cheese, and reserved pasta water to form a sauce.
  9. Toss the pasta into the skillet until evenly coated.
  10. Season with salt and pepper and serve immediately.