Healthy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta: A Quick and Delicious Meal
Enjoy this Healthy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta, a quick and delicious meal that’s perfect for any weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Healthy
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups whole wheat pasta
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and add the diced chicken.
- Season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned and cooked through.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in cooked pasta and Parmesan cheese until well combined.
- Top with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding a pinch of red pepper flakes.
- Pair with a side salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg