Description
A comforting and nourishing pasta dish featuring a creamy sauce made with Greek yogurt, chicken breast, and earthy mushrooms.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 Chicken Breasts
- 8 oz Whole Wheat or High-Protein Pasta
- 8 oz Mushrooms (Cremini or Button)
- 1/2 cup Cream
- 1/2 cup Greek Yogurt
- 2 Garlic Cloves, minced
- 1 Onion, chopped
- Fresh Herbs (Basil, Parsley, Thyme)
- Parmesan Cheese, for serving
- Olive Oil
- Salt and Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add your choice of pasta and cook until al dente, about two minutes less than the package instructions. Save a cup of the pasta water before draining.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Season the chicken with salt and cook until golden and cooked through, about 5-6 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
- Add chopped onions and minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant and onions are translucent.
- Add sliced mushrooms to the skillet and brown them, stirring occasionally.
- Lower the heat and stir in Greek yogurt and cream. Adjust consistency with reserved pasta water as needed. Season with salt, pepper, and fresh herbs.
- Slice the cooked chicken and return it to the skillet with the drained pasta. Toss everything together gently.
- Garnish with grated parmesan, chopped parsley, and a drizzle of olive oil before serving.
Notes
Feel free to adjust ingredients based on dietary preferences. Add veggies like spinach or use a meat alternative.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing and Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: chicken pasta, creamy sauce, high protein dinner, family recipe
