Healthy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta Recipe for Busy Weeknights
A quick and nutritious meal perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Low Carb
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 Italian seasoning
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 2 cups spinach, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced chicken and cook until browned.
- Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Stir in cooked pasta, parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Add chopped spinach and stir until wilted.
- Serve hot and enjoy your meal!
Notes
- Can substitute chicken with shrimp or tofu for a different protein.
- Add more vegetables like broccoli or bell peppers for extra nutrients.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 59g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Healthy, Garlic, Parmesan, Chicken, Pasta