Description
A simple and delicious garlic parmesan chicken pasta dish that’s perfect for a quick and healthy dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz (225g) whole wheat pasta
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup (60ml) olive oil
- 1/2 cup (50g) grated parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup (60ml) chicken broth
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken pieces and cook until browned and no longer pink inside (5-7 minutes).
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and stir to deglaze the pan.
- Add cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to combine.
- Stir in parmesan cheese, basil, oregano, salt, and black pepper.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes until everything is well combined and heated through.
- Garnish with fresh parsley if desired and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use freshly grated parmesan for best flavor.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- For extra vegetables, add spinach or cherry tomatoes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: garlic parmesan chicken pasta, easy dinner recipe, healthy pasta dish