Healthy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta Recipe: A Quick and Easy Delight
Enjoy a wholesome meal with this Healthy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta Recipe, perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Healthy
Ingredients
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- 2 cups whole wheat pasta
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups spinach, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the whole wheat pasta according to package instructions.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and add garlic.
- Add the diced chicken and cook until no longer pink.
- Stir in the cooked pasta, chopped spinach, black pepper, and salt.
- Add grated Parmesan cheese and toss until well combined.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider marinating the chicken in garlic and herbs before cooking.
- This dish can be served with a side salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Healthy, Garlic, Parmesan, Chicken, Pasta, Recipe