Healthy Creamy Chicken and Pasta Recipe

Healthy Creamy Chicken and Pasta: Comfort Food, Guilt-Free!

Craving a creamy, delicious pasta dish but want to keep it on the healthier side? Look no further—Healthy Creamy Chicken and Pasta is here to satisfy your taste buds without the guilt! Packed with lean chicken, fresh veggies, and a rich, creamy sauce that’s lighter but still irresistibly flavorful, this recipe is the best of both worlds.

You won’t believe how rich and indulgent this dish tastes while still being packed with good-for-you ingredients. It’s the perfect balance of comfort and health, with protein from the chicken, fiber from the veggies, and a creamy sauce that’s made with lighter ingredients—no heavy cream needed!

Why You’ll Love Healthy Creamy Chicken and Pasta:

• Guilt-Free Indulgence: Enjoy the creamy comfort of pasta without the calories. It’s creamy, but light!
• Packed with Protein: Lean chicken provides a satisfying, protein-rich base for this wholesome dish.
• Fresh and Flavorful: The vibrant vegetables add color, crunch, and extra nutrients that make this dish feel as good as it tastes.
• Quick & Easy: This recipe comes together in no time, making it a perfect weeknight dinner or a meal prep favorite.
• Versatile: You can easily swap in your favorite veggies or even whole wheat pasta for an extra boost of fiber.

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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

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Directions

• 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.

Say goodbye to the heavy, greasy pastas and say hello to this healthier, creamy alternative. Healthy Creamy Chicken and Pasta is the perfect way to enjoy your comfort food favorites while still sticking to your health goals!