Healthy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta Recipe
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 20
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
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2 medium chicken breasts, diced
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8 oz pasta (penne, spaghetti, or your choice)
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4 garlic cloves, minced
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¾ cup grated parmesan cheese
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1 cup low-fat milk or chicken broth
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2 tbsp olive oil
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Salt and black pepper to taste
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Red pepper flakes (optional)
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Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
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Cook pasta in salted water until al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water and drain.
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Season chicken and sauté in olive oil for 5–6 minutes until golden and cooked. Remove and set aside.
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In the same skillet, sauté garlic, then add milk and parmesan. Simmer until creamy.
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Add pasta and chicken back in. Toss to coat, adding pasta water if needed.
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Garnish with parsley and serve immediately.
Nutrition
- Calories: 420
- Fat: 16g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Protein: 28g