Healthy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta
A flavorful and healthy twist on pasta with garlic, tender chicken, and fresh spinach, perfect for any weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces whole wheat pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup spinach, chopped
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add diced chicken and cook until browned and fully cooked through, about 6-8 minutes.
- Stir in chopped spinach, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss everything together.
- Remove from heat and stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat in a skillet, adding a splash of water or broth.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg