Healthy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta: Easy Comfort Food Delight
A wholesome and delicious garlic parmesan chicken pasta that brings comfort food to the healthy table.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Healthy
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups whole wheat pasta
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced chicken and cook until browned.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in the cooked pasta, parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Mix well and let cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider marinating the chicken in garlic and herbs before cooking.
- This dish can be made vegetarian by substituting chicken with mushrooms or tofu.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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