Healthy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta: A Cozy, Guilt-Free Delight
A delicious and healthy twist on chicken pasta, featuring garlic and parmesan.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Healthy
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces whole wheat pasta
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the whole wheat pasta according to package instructions and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add diced chicken and cook until browned and cooked through.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for another minute.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in the parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.
- Add the cooked pasta and Italian seasoning, mixing well.
- Season with salt and black pepper.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, substitute chicken with tofu.
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or broccoli for extra nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg