Healthy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta – A Quick, Guilt-Free Delight
A delicious and healthy pasta dish that combines tender chicken with garlic and parmesan for a quick meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Healthy
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces whole wheat pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 cup spinach, fresh
- salt and 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 minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add the diced chicken to the skillet and cook until browned and cooked through.
- Stir in the cooked pasta and spinach, mixing well.
- Remove from heat and add parmesan cheese. Toss until well combined.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add red pepper flakes.
- This dish can be made gluten-free by using gluten-free pasta.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg