Healthy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta: A Quick, Guilt-Free Delight
A quick and guilt-free recipe for Healthy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta that delights your taste buds without the extra calories.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Healthy
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces whole grain spaghetti
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Boil spaghetti according to package instructions.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add chicken and cook until browned.
- Mix in cooked spaghetti, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper.
- Stir in parsley and serve.
Notes
- For an extra kick, add red pepper flakes.
- This dish pairs well with a side salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg