Description
A simple and healthy chicken pasta dish with garlic and parmesan.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound whole wheat pasta
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- While pasta is cooking, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until browned and cooked through. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce thickens slightly.
- Return chicken to the skillet. Add cooked pasta and toss to combine.
- Stir in fresh parsley. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- For a creamier sauce, you can add a splash of milk or half-and-half.
- Add your favorite vegetables like broccoli or spinach for extra nutrients.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: garlic parmesan chicken pasta, healthy chicken pasta, whole wheat pasta, easy chicken dinner, quick pasta recipe