Healthy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta: A Quick and Easy Twist
A delicious and healthy take on classic garlic parmesan chicken pasta that is quick and easy to prepare.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Healthy
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces whole wheat pasta
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 cups spinach, fresh
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the whole wheat pasta according to package instructions.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add shredded chicken and spinach to the skillet. Cook until the spinach wilts and chicken is heated through.
- Stir in the cooked pasta, parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Serve hot, garnished with extra parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add red pepper flakes.
- This dish is great for meal prep.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg