Description
A simple and delicious garlic parmesan chicken pasta dish that’s perfect for a healthy dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta
- 2 chicken breasts, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Add chicken, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 5-6 minutes until browned.
- Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes. Cook for 1 minute.
- Toss in cooked pasta and parmesan cheese. Stir well.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Use whole wheat pasta for added fiber.
- Adjust red pepper flakes for desired spice level.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 recipe
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg