Healthy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta Recipe You’ll Love
A delicious and healthy twist on the classic garlic parmesan chicken pasta that you’ll enjoy cooking and eating!
- 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
- 8 ounces whole wheat pasta
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the whole wheat pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced chicken and cook until browned.
- Add minced garlic and Italian seasoning, cooking for an additional 2 minutes.
- Pour in chicken broth and let it simmer for a few minutes.
- Stir in the cooked pasta and parmesan cheese until combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- For a creamier sauce, add a splash of heavy cream.
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or broccoli for extra nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 10 grams
- Saturated Fat: 3 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 50 grams
- Fiber: 6 grams
- Protein: 30 grams
- Cholesterol: 70 mg