Healthy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta
A delightful dish that combines garlic and parmesan with tender chicken and pasta, perfect for a cozy dinner or family gathering.
Equipment
- Large Pot
- Skillet
- Cutting Board
Ingredients
Pasta
- 8 ounces Whole Wheat Pasta For a healthier twist.
Chicken
- 1 pound Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast Lean protein for a healthy meal.
Garlic
- 4 cloves Fresh Garlic, minced Provides robust flavor.
Cheese
- 1 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese Adds richness and creaminess.
Oil
- 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil For sautéing.
Herbs
- 1 handful Chopped Fresh Parsley For garnish.
Seasoning
- Freshly Cracked Black Pepper To taste.
- Salt A pinch to enhance flavors.
Instructions
- 1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the whole wheat pasta and cook until al dente. Drain, reserving about 1 cup of pasta water.
- 2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
- 3. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Cook in the skillet for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- 4. Remove chicken from skillet and let it rest before slicing.
- 5. In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- 6. Return sliced chicken to the skillet and stir to combine with garlic.
- 7. Add cooked pasta and reserved pasta water, tossing to combine.
- 8. Stir in grated parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.
- 9. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
- 10. Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley.
Notes
Consider adding seasonal vegetables or using different types of pasta for variations.