Healthy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta: A Quick and Creamy Delight
A delicious and healthy recipe for garlic parmesan chicken pasta that is quick to prepare and full of flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Healthy
Ingredients
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- 8 ounces whole wheat pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced chicken and cook until browned.
- Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, then stir to combine.
- Add parmesan cheese and mix until melted and combined.
- Add the cooked pasta, salt, and pepper to the skillet, tossing everything together.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a lower-calorie option, substitute heavy cream with a lighter alternative.
- Customize with your favorite vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 600 milligrams
- Fat: 24 grams
- Saturated Fat: 10 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 45 grams
- Fiber: 4 grams
- Protein: 30 grams
- Cholesterol: 90 milligrams