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Goat Cheese Chicken Pasta
This creamy Rosemary And Goat Cheese Pasta is so amazingly delicious and satisfying, you'll want to make it again and again.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 8 cups
Calories 428 kcal
Ingredients
For the Pasta:
- 1 lb whole wheat penne noodles can also use quinoa or chickpea noodles
For the Chicken:
- 1/2 tsp sea salt to coat chicken
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- 4 chicken thighs, boneless and skinless
- 1 tbsp olive oil
For the Sauce:
- 10 oz goat cheese
- 1/4 cup full fat greek yogurt
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tbsp fresh rosemary minced
Instructions
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Heat a deep stock pot over high heat until boiling.
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Once boiling, add the noodles and cook until al dente (almost tender, but cooked through).
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While the water is boiling for the pasta, heat 1 tbsp. olive oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet. Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
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Place the seasoned chicken into the hot oil and cook until well-browned and cooked through, about 4-6 minutes per side. Remove from heat and chop or shred into bite-size pieces, reserving the oil from the pan. Set the chicken aside.
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In a large mixing bowl, add the cooked and drained pasta, followed by the goat cheese, greek yogurt, garlic, and rosemary.
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Stir together until the cheese has melted and the sauce is creamy.
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Add the chicken, and stir to combine.
Nutrition Facts
Goat Cheese Chicken Pasta
Amount Per Serving (1 cup)
Calories 428
Calories from Fat 180
% Daily Value*
Fat 20g31%
Saturated Fat 8g40%
Cholesterol 72mg24%
Sodium 322mg13%
Potassium 134mg4%
Carbohydrates 36g12%
Fiber 4g16%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 23g46%
Vitamin A 425IU9%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 64mg6%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.