Healthy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta: Easy Comfort Food Delight
A nutritious twist on a classic dish combining chicken, garlic, and parmesan in a creamy pasta.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: main dish
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: healthy
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces whole grain pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté the garlic until fragrant.
- Add the chicken and cook until browned.
- Pour in the chicken broth and let it simmer.
- Stir in the parmesan cheese and season with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Combine the chicken mixture with the cooked pasta.
- Serve hot, garnished with additional parmesan if desired.
Notes
- For a light option, use whole grain or lentil pasta.
- Adjust garlic and cheese to taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 600 milligrams
- Fat: 15 grams
- Saturated Fat: 5 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 55 grams
- Fiber: 4 grams
- Protein: 30 grams
- Cholesterol: 75 milligrams
Keywords: healthy, garlic, parmesan, chicken, pasta