Healthy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta: A Quick and Easy Delight
A delightful and healthy twist on classic chicken pasta, featuring garlic and parmesan flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Healthy
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 8 ounces whole wheat pasta
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 cups spinach, fresh
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Add diced chicken and cook until browned and fully cooked.
- Stir in cooked pasta, fresh spinach, and parmesan cheese until well combined.
- Season with salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- For more flavor, add crushed red pepper flakes.
- This dish can be made ahead and reheated.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Healthy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta, Chicken Pasta Recipe, Quick Pasta Recipe