Irresistible Easy Garlic Parmesan Pasta Healthy Dinner Recipe
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Author:sophieb
Total Time:30 minutes
Yield:4 servings 1x
Description
Try this easy garlic parmesan chicken pasta for a quick healthy dinner Delicious flavors come together in one simple recipe Perfect weeknight meal
Ingredients
Scale
8 oz of whole wheat pasta
1 lb of chicken breast
4 cloves of garlic, minced
1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons of olive oil
2 cups of fresh spinach
Salt to taste
Pepper to taste
Instructions
Boil a large pot of salted water, add the whole wheat pasta, and cook until al dente according to package instructions.
While the pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, season chicken with salt and pepper, and cook for 6-7 minutes per side until fully cooked.
Remove the chicken from the skillet and add minced garlic to the skillet, sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
Chop cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces and return to the skillet with cooked pasta, spinach, and Parmesan cheese. Add reserved pasta water to mix.
Stir gently, cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until spinach wilts, taste, and adjust seasonings if needed.
Notes
A quick and healthy recipe for garlic parmesan chicken pasta that is packed with flavor and nutrients, ready in just 30 minutes.
