YOUR SOLIN GENERATED RECIPE
Creamy Pesto Chicken Pasta with Fresh Basil
Enjoy a bright, satisfying dish featuring tender chicken breast, whole wheat pasta coated in a velvety, lightly creamy pesto sauce, and finished with the aromatic freshness of basil. This dish brings a burst of traditional Italian flavors into a balanced, hearty meal.
INGREDIENTS
4 oz Chicken Breast
1 cup cooked Whole Wheat Pasta
1 tbsp Pesto Sauce
2 tbsp Low-Fat Cream Cheese
1/4 cup Fresh Basil Leaves
1 tsp Olive Oil
Salt & Pepper to taste
PREPARATION
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the whole wheat pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Season the chicken breast with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the chicken for about 5-6 minutes per side until fully cooked and golden on the outside. Once done, slice or cube the chicken.
In the same skillet, lower the heat to medium and add the pesto sauce along with the low-fat cream cheese. Stir to combine creating a creamy pesto sauce.
Add the cooked pasta and chicken back to the skillet, tossing well to ensure everything is evenly coated in the sauce.
Mix in the fresh basil leaves and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed before serving.