Garlic chicken pasta
Updated 2026-10-25 · data v2026-10-23.1
Not Real Food — does not meet the guideline recipe rule (Pasta, cooked).
Portion scale1×Amounts and estimated macros update below.
Estimated macros at 1×
526 kcal
Percent of calories
- Protein 39 percent of calories
- Carbs 38 percent of calories
- Fat 23 percent of calories
- Protein per 100 kcal
- 9.5 g
- Cost
- $2.99 est.
- Cost per 10 g protein
- $0.60 est.
Source: USDA FoodData Central.
- Pasta, cooked (FDC 168928)
- Chicken breast, cooked (FDC 171477)
- Garlic (FDC 169230)
- Extra virgin olive oil (FDC 171413)
- Parmesan (FDC 170848)
Recipe keys
Learn what this means- High Protein
- Budget
- One-Pan
Why this recipe is worth the hype
- 50 g protein for about $2.99 (est.)
- Uses cooked pasta and chicken so dinner is one quick pan.
- Garlic and parmesan carry the flavor without a heavy sauce.
- About 50 grams of protein in a familiar pasta plate.
Fast, Flavorful, Feast
Per serving · USDA-based totals from repo data
| Dish | kcal | Protein (g) | Carbs (g) | Fat (g) | Est. cost | Vs current |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Fast Effort: 1 of 3 | 526 | 50 | 48 | 13 | $2.99 (est.) | Current level |
Ingredients at 1×
Amounts scale with the portion buttons above.
- Pasta, cooked1 cup (150 g)
- Chicken breast, cooked4.2 oz (120 g)
- Garlic1 clove (5 g)
- Extra virgin olive oil1 tsp (5 g)
- Parmesan2 tbsp (10 g)
Steps
- Warm garlic and olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add cooked pasta and sliced chicken; toss until heated through.
- Finish with grated parmesan and serve.
Macros use USDA FoodData Central per-100g values times the gram weights in this recipe.
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Cite as: Garlic chicken pasta, Macro Friendly Meals, https://macrofriendlymeals.com/recipes/garlic-chicken-pasta-fast (updated 2026-10-25).