Healthy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta Delight with Turkey Bacon
A delicious and nutritious take on chicken pasta with garlic and parmesan flavors along with the savory addition of turkey bacon.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Healthy
- 8 ounces whole wheat pasta
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 4 slices turkey bacon, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cook the whole wheat pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and add the diced chicken. Cook until browned and cooked through.
- Add the chopped turkey bacon and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add in the broccoli florets and cook until tender.
- Combine the cooked pasta with the chicken mixture.
- Stir in the grated parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning, mixing until well combined.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Notes
- Feel free to add more vegetables like spinach or bell peppers for added nutrition.
- This dish can be topped with extra parmesan if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Healthy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta Recipe