Healthier Penne Rosa With Chicken Recipe

Name: Healthier Penne Rosa With Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (13 ounce) package whole-wheat penne; 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, sliced into thin strips; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 pinch red pepper flakes; 2 tomatoes, chopped; salt and ground black pepper to taste; 4 cups fresh spinach; 1 1/2 cups marinara sauce; 1 (6 ounce) container nonfat plain Greek yogurt; 1 bunch fresh basil, chopped; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

1 (13 ounce) package whole-wheat penne
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, sliced into thin strips
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 pinch red pepper flakes
2 tomatoes, chopped
salt and ground black pepper to taste
4 cups fresh spinach
1 1/2 cups marinara sauce
1 (6 ounce) container nonfat plain Greek yogurt
1 bunch fresh basil, chopped
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1
Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a boil. Stir in penne and return to a boil. Cook pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until cooked through, but still firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain.
2
Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chicken; cook and stir until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 5 minutes. Transfer chicken to a plate. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
3
Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in the same skillet. Add garlic and red pepper flakes; cook and stir until garlic begins to soften, about 2 minutes. Stir in tomatoes; cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat. Stir in spinach; cover and let stand until wilted, about 2 minutes.
4
Pour marinara sauce into a separate saucepan over medium heat. Cook until heated through, about 5 minutes. Transfer 1/2 the sauce into a bowl; stir in yogurt. Whisk mixture into the rest of the marinara in the saucepan.
5
Uncover tomatoes and spinach and place back over low heat. Stir in penne, sauce, and basil; cook until heated through, about 5 minutes. Divide penne into bowls and serve topped with chicken and Parmesan cheese.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (13 ounce) package whole-wheat penne, 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided, 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, sliced into thin strips, 4 cloves garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, Healthier Penne Rosa With Chicken falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Healthier Penne Rosa With Chicken

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