Healthy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta Recipe You’ll Love
A deliciously healthy pasta dish packed with flavor and nutrition, perfect for weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Healthy
Ingredients
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- 8 ounces whole wheat pasta
- 1 pound chicken breast, cubed
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to the package instructions.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the cubed chicken and cook until browned and cooked through.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Add the broccoli and cook until tender.
- Combine the cooked pasta with the chicken and broccoli mixture.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, substitute chicken with tofu.
- Add more vegetables for extra nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 500 milligrams
- Fat: 12 grams
- Saturated Fat: 3 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 60 grams
- Fiber: 5 grams
- Protein: 30 grams
- Cholesterol: 70 milligrams
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