Healthy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta: A Deliciously Easy Family Favorite
A healthy and delicious garlic parmesan chicken pasta that the whole family will love.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Healthy
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 8 ounces whole wheat pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon 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 garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add the diced chicken to the skillet and cook until browned and cooked through.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in the cooked pasta, parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Mix well until everything is evenly coated and heated through.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a creamier texture, add a splash of cream.
- This dish is easily customizable with your favorite vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg