Description
A delicious and healthy twist on traditional garlic parmesan chicken pasta, packed with flavor and nutrition.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz whole wheat pasta
- 2 chicken breasts, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup spinach, chopped
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the whole wheat pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the diced chicken and cook until browned and cooked through.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Add the chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in the chopped spinach and cook until wilted.
- Add the cooked pasta and Parmesan cheese, mixing until well combined.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, substitute chicken with mushrooms or tofu.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or zucchini.
- Adjust the amount of garlic based on your preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Healthy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta, Chicken Pasta, Healthy Pasta Recipe