Healthy Tuscan Pasta
A creamy, high-protein Tuscan pasta with chickpea pasta, grilled chicken, spinach, and a light Greek yogurt sauce, perfect for healthy dinners or meal prep.
Ingredients
For the Pasta:
- 8 oz chickpea pasta rotini or penne
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast diced
- 2 cups fresh spinach chopped
- 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, drained, chopped
- 1/2 cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
For Garnish (Optional):
- 2 tbsp fresh basil chopped
- 1 tbsp grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil; cook chickpea pasta for 1-2 minutes less than package instructions, then drain and rinse with cold water.
- Season chicken breast with salt and pepper; grill or bake at 400°F for 18-20 minutes until 165°F, then dice.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; sauté garlic for 1 minute, then add spinach and sun-dried tomatoes and cook for 2-3 minutes until spinach wilts.
- Add chicken broth, Greek yogurt, parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper; stir over low heat for 2-3 minutes until smooth.
- Add pasta and chicken to the skillet; toss gently and cook for 2 minutes to warm through.
- Remove from heat; sprinkle with basil and extra parmesan, if desired, and serve.
Notes
Nutrition (per serving):
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Protein: 32g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 7g
- Sugars: 5g
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g Source: USDA Food Database (2025). Values are approximate.