Healthy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta: Easy Comfort Food Delight
A delightful and healthy take on classic comfort food, featuring tender chicken, garlic, and parmesan over pasta.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Pasta
- 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 parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups spinach, fresh
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the diced chicken and cook until browned and cooked through.
- Stir in the garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Add the cooked pasta and spinach to the skillet.
- Mix in the parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- For added flavor, include red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
- You can substitute chicken with shrimp or tofu for a different protein option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 750 milligrams
- Fat: 15 grams
- Saturated Fat: 3 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 45 grams
- Fiber: 6 grams
- Protein: 30 grams
- Cholesterol: 75 milligrams