Healthy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta: A Simple Weeknight Delight
A delicious and healthy recipe for garlic parmesan chicken pasta that’s perfect for a weeknight dinner.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Healthy
- 2 cups whole wheat pasta
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add the chicken breasts and cook until browned and cooked through.
- Once chicken is cooked, slice it and return to the skillet.
- Add the cooked pasta, parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, and parsley. Toss to combine.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add red pepper flakes.
- Can substitute chicken with shrimp or tofu for a different protein option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Healthy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta