Healthy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta: A Juicy Twist on Comfort Food
This healthy garlic parmesan chicken pasta recipe is a delicious twist on comfort food, combining juicy chicken with creamy garlic and parmesan sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Healthy
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces whole wheat pasta
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced chicken and cook until browned.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute.
- Pour in chicken broth and stir in parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.
- Add the cooked pasta, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper; toss to coat.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- For added flavor, marinate the chicken in garlic and herbs for a few hours before cooking.
- This dish can be customized with your favorite vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Healthy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta, Comfort Food, Chicken Pasta