Healthy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta: Easy, Flavorful Comfort Food
A delicious and nutritious twist on a classic pasta dish, featuring tender chicken, garlic, and Parmesan cheese.
- 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
- 1 pound chicken breasts
- 8 ounces whole wheat pasta
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chicken and cook until browned and cooked through.
- Add garlic and Italian seasoning to the skillet and sauté for an additional 1-2 minutes.
- Mix in the cooked pasta and Parmesan cheese. Stir until everything is well combined and cheese has melted.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Serve hot.
Notes
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or broccoli for extra nutrition.
- Adjust seasoning according to your taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 75mg