Garlic Parmesan Pasta with Chicken: Easy Weeknight Comfort Food
A delicious and easy recipe for Garlic Parmesan Pasta with Chicken, perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta
- 1 pound chicken breasts, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions; drain.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add chicken and cook until browned and cooked through.
- Stir in garlic and Italian seasoning; cook for 1 minute.
- Add the cooked pasta and Parmesan cheese, stirring to combine.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- For a creamier dish, you can add a splash of heavy cream.
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or broccoli.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg