Healthy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta: Easy Comfort Food Recipe
Enjoy a healthy twist on comfort food with this garlic parmesan chicken pasta recipe.
- 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, shredded chicken
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Add shredded chicken to the skillet and season with salt and pepper.
- Mix in the cooked pasta and grated parmesan cheese, stirring until well combined.
- Remove from heat and stir in fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding red pepper flakes.
- Pair with a side salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Healthy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta, Comfort Food, Healthy Recipes