How to Make Healthy Creamy Chicken and Pasta - A Step-by-Step Guide

Healthy Creamy Chicken and Pasta is a wholesome and delicious dish that is perfect for a family weeknight dinner or a casual weekend meal. This recipe is a great way to incorporate lean protein, whole grains, and plenty of vegetables into your diet in a simple and satisfying way. The creamy sauce is made with low-fat ingredients, ensuring that you can enjoy a comforting pasta dish without any guilt.

This recipe takes the classic combination of chicken and pasta and gives it a healthy ...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (8 ounce) package whole wheat penne pasta
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons minced garlic
  • 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cubed
  • 1 (8 ounce) package sliced fresh mushrooms
  • 1 (10.5 ounce) can fat-free cream of mushroom soup
  • ½ cup water, or as needed
  • 1 pinch garlic salt, or to taste
  • 1 pinch red pepper flakes, or to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • 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.
  • Cook and stir olive oil and garlic in a large skillet over high heat just until brown and fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add chicken and mushrooms; stir to coat with garlic and olive oil. Cook chicken until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 6 to 8 minutes. Stir in cream of mushroom soup; gradually add 1/2 cup of water about 1 tablespoon at a time, adding enough to make sauce light and creamy.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low heat and gently fold pasta into the chicken and sauce until coated. Add garlic salt and red pepper to taste; remove from heat and serve.
  • Nutrition

    472 cal.

    • Total Fat: 15g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 65mg
    • Sodium: 627mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 50g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 34g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 47mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 555mg