Healthy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta: A Delicious Twists for Home Cooks
A healthy and tasty pasta dish featuring garlic, Parmesan cheese, and tender chicken, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 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 chicken broth
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced chicken and cook until browned and cooked through.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Stir in Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Add cooked pasta and Parmesan cheese, tossing to coat.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a spicy kick, add red pepper flakes to taste.
- This dish can be made ahead and reheats well.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Healthy, Garlic, Parmesan, Chicken, Pasta, Recipe