Healthy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta Recipe for Busy Weeknights
Enjoy a nutritious and delicious meal in no time with this Healthy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta recipe, perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Healthy
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces whole wheat pasta
- 2 cups cooked chicken, diced
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup spinach, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the whole wheat pasta according to package instructions.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add diced chicken and cook until heated through.
- Stir in the cooked pasta, grated Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper.
- Add chopped spinach and parsley, mixing until well combined.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- For extra flavor, add red pepper flakes.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 600 milligrams
- Fat: 15 grams
- Saturated Fat: 4 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 45 grams
- Fiber: 6 grams
- Protein: 30 grams
- Cholesterol: 70 milligrams
Keywords: Healthy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta