Healthy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta: Indulgent Comfort Food Made Easy
Enjoy this easy and delicious Healthy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta, a comforting dish that combines the rich flavors of garlic and parmesan with tender chicken and pasta. Perfect for a weeknight dinner!
- 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 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the whole wheat pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced chicken and cook until browned and cooked through.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and cook for an additional minute, stirring frequently.
- Stir in the cooked pasta, grated parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix well until everything is combined and the cheese has melted.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or broccoli for added nutrition.
- For a spicier kick, add red pepper flakes when cooking the chicken.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Healthy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta, Chicken Pasta Recipe, Comfort Food