Healthy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta: A Quick and Delicious Delight
A flavorful dish combining chicken, garlic, and parmesan cheese over pasta.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Healthy
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups whole wheat pasta
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the whole wheat pasta according to package directions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced chicken and cook until browned.
- Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Stir in cooked pasta and parmesan cheese, mixing until well combined.
- Season with salt and black pepper, then garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a creamier dish, add a splash of chicken broth or cream.
- Feel free to incorporate vegetables such as spinach or broccoli.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Healthy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta, Chicken Pasta Recipe, Quick Dinner