Creamy grilled chicken pasta recipe

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is lower in calories and adds a cheesy flavor

chicken breast

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: canned chicken

Canned chicken is often less expensive and cooks quickly

Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente; drain and set aside.

Season chicken breasts with salt, black pepper, and olive oil.

Preheat grill to medium-high heat; grill chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until cooked through.

Remove chicken from grill and let rest for 5 minutes; slice into strips.

In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat; sauté garlic and onion until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.

Add cherry tomatoes and spinach; cook until spinach wilts, about 2-3 minutes.

Stir in heavy cream and bring to a simmer; add parmesan cheese, stirring until melted and smooth.

Add grilled chicken to the skillet; combine with sauce and pasta, tossing to coat evenly.

Season with lemon juice, red pepper flakes, and fresh basil; mix well.

Serve immediately, garnished with extra parmesan if desired.

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