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A close-up of creamy Protein-Packed Chicken Pasta with fusilli noodles and shredded chicken, garnished with parsley.

Protein-Packed Chicken Pasta

This recipe creates a satisfying, protein-rich pasta dish suitable for weeknight meals. I focused on plating this pasta so it felt hearty but still light and balanced.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 4 people

Equipment

  • Saucepan

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups cooked chicken breast, chopped
  • 250 g high-protein pasta
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 to taste Salt
  • 1 to taste pepper

Instructions
 

  • Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain.
  • Gently heat garlic with a little olive oil in a saucepan.
  • Lower the heat and stir in Greek yogurt and parmesan.
  • Add the cooked chicken and warm gently. Do not boil the sauce.
  • Toss the sauce with the pasta.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve.

Notes

By Clara Bennett, Lead Plate Designer at Recipes by Betty.
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