Description
Creamy Greek Yogurt Chicken Pasta with Spinach is a comforting dish that combines tender chicken, vibrant spinach, and pasta all enveloped in a luscious Greek yogurt sauce. Perfect for a cozy dinner with family or friends, this recipe transforms simple ingredients into a restaurant-quality meal. With minimal effort and maximum flavor, it’s an ideal choice for weeknight dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound)
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup full-fat Greek yogurt
- 8 oz penne pasta (or pasta of choice)
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 tsp dried oregano (or herbs of choice)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in boiling salted water until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, warm olive oil. Add diced chicken seasoned with salt and pepper and sauté until golden brown (6-8 minutes).
- Add minced garlic; stir for 1 minute. Then add fresh spinach and cook until wilted (about 2 minutes).
- Reduce heat and stir in Greek yogurt, lemon juice, and Parmesan until well combined.
- Toss the cooked pasta into the skillet, mixing gently to coat with the creamy sauce.
- Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed. Serve hot, garnished with additional Parmesan and herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (350g)
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 90mg