Description
A healthy twist on garlic parmesan chicken pasta that’s easy to make and full of flavor.
Ingredients
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- 8 oz whole wheat pasta
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups spinach
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Add cooked chicken and spinach to the skillet, stirring until spinach wilts.
- Mix in the cooked pasta and Parmesan cheese.
- Season with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- Substitute chicken with tofu for a vegetarian option.
- Use gluten-free pasta if needed.
- Adjust cheese quantity based on preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: healthy garlic parmesan chicken pasta