This garlic Parmesan chicken pasta is a light, creamy dish made with lean chicken breast, whole grain pasta, and a flavorful garlic-Parmesan sauce — perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
Ingredients
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2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
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2–3 garlic cloves, minced
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8 oz whole wheat pasta
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½ cup low-fat milk or chicken broth
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½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
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2 tbsp olive oil
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Salt and black pepper, to taste
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1 tsp Italian seasoning
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Optional: red pepper flakes, fresh parsley
Instructions
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Season chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.
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Cook pasta until al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water.
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Heat oil in a pan and sear chicken until golden and cooked through. Set aside.
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In the same pan, sauté garlic for 30 seconds.
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Add milk or broth to deglaze. Simmer, then stir in Parmesan until smooth.
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Slice chicken and return to pan with drained pasta. Toss everything together.
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Serve hot, topped with more cheese and parsley if desired.