Healthy Garlic Chicken Pasta Recipe with Creamy Parmesan Sauce
A healthy and flavorful Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta made with lean chicken, a creamy garlic-Parmesan sauce, and your choice of pasta. Perfect for quick weeknight dinners or meal prep.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 ½ cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup low-fat milk or half-and-half
- ¾ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 8 oz whole wheat or gluten-free pasta
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Optional: red pepper flakes, fresh parsley
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and cook until golden brown and fully cooked. Remove from pan.
- Add garlic to the same pan and sauté for 30–60 seconds.
- Pour in chicken broth and milk, then bring to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese and mix until smooth and thickened.
- Add cooked pasta and toss to coat in sauce. Return chicken to pan.
- Simmer for 3–5 minutes to meld flavors.
- Garnish and serve warm.
Notes
- For extra veggies, add spinach, mushrooms, or peas.
- To make dairy-free, use unsweetened almond milk and vegan Parmesan.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days.