Garlic Parmesan Healthy Chicken Pasta
Garlic Parmesan Healthy Chicken Pasta is a delightful and nutritious dish that brings together tender chicken, savory garlic, and rich parmesan cheese in a single pan. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this recipe combines ease of preparation with bold flavors. In just 35 minutes, you can serve up a satisfying meal that the whole family will love. Customize the spice level to your liking and enjoy a protein-packed dish that keeps you full longer. With minimal cleanup and versatile serving options, this healthy pasta dish is sure to become a staple in your weekly dinner rotation.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast Tenderloins
- 1 Tbsp Garlic Pepper
- 2 Tbsp Reduced Fat Grated Parmesan Cheese
- 15 oz Tomato Sauce
- 8.5 oz Barilla Ready Pasta Rotini
- Crushed Red Pepper (to taste)
- Granular Sugar Substitute (like stevia)
Instructions
- Prepare Marinade: In a resealable bag, mix garlic pepper, parmesan cheese, and crushed red pepper.
- Marinate Chicken: Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces, add to marinade, shake well, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Cook Chicken: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat with nonstick spray. Add marinated chicken; cook for 4 minutes on one side before flipping and cooking until no pink remains (about 6–7 minutes total).
- Prepare Sauce: Microwave pasta according to package instructions; combine tomato sauce with additional garlic pepper and sweetener.
- Combine & Serve: Add cooked pasta and sauce to the skillet with chicken; stir well and simmer until heated through.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (350g)
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 530mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg