Healthy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta: A Light and Flavorful Twist
A deliciously healthy twist on a classic dish, featuring tender chicken and rich flavors of garlic and parmesan.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dishes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Healthy
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces whole wheat pasta
- 1 pound chicken breast, cut into cubes
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
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 the cubed chicken and season with salt and pepper. Cook until golden brown and cooked through.
- Add garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Toss in the cooked pasta and parmesan cheese, mixing well to combine.
- Remove from heat and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a vegan option, substitute chicken with tofu and use nutritional yeast instead of parmesan.
- Make it spicier by adding red pepper flakes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 10 grams
- Saturated Fat: 2 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 55 grams
- Fiber: 4 grams
- Protein: 30 grams
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
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