Healthy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta Recipe for Quick Weeknight Dinners
A delicious and healthy recipe for garlic parmesan chicken pasta, perfect for busy weeknight dinners.
- 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
- 1 pound pasta
- 2 chicken breasts, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced chicken and season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Cook the chicken until browned and cooked through, about 7-10 minutes.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Reduce heat and stir in the cooked pasta and parmesan cheese until everything is well combined and cheese is melted.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For extra creaminess, add a splash of heavy cream or milk.
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or broccoli for more nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg