Healthy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta
A comforting and nourishing dish combining garlic, Parmesan, and chicken pasta that’s simple to prepare and perfect for any weeknight meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Healthy
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta of your choice
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup spinach (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until it’s al dente. Drain it carefully and set aside.
- Pour the olive oil in a large skillet and heat over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until golden and aromatic.
- Add the diced chicken to the skillet, searing it for 5-7 minutes until golden brown and fully cooked.
- Toss the drained pasta into the skillet, adding spinach if desired. Mix until the spinach wilts slightly.
- Sprinkle in the grated Parmesan cheese, along with salt and pepper to taste. Mix until the cheese melts and coats everything evenly.
- Serve the pasta immediately, garnishing with fresh parsley for extra flavor.
Notes
Feel free to customize with additional vegetables or different proteins like shrimp or tofu. For a spicier dish, add red pepper flakes while sautéing the garlic.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 80mg