YOUR SOLIN GENERATED RECIPE
Pan-Seared Chicken with Creamy Pesto Whole Wheat Pasta
Savor the delightful combination of juicy pan-seared chicken breast layered over a bed of whole wheat pasta, enveloped in a silky, creamy pesto sauce. This dish brings together tender proteins, wholesome grains, and the fresh aromatic flavors of basil and garlic, making it a balanced meal perfect for a satisfying dinner.
INGREDIENTS
5 oz Chicken Breast
0.5 cup Whole Wheat Pasta (cooked)
0.25 cup Fresh Basil
1 tbsp Pine Nuts
1 Garlic Clove
1 tbsp Parmesan Cheese
1 tsp Olive Oil
1 tbsp Non-Fat Greek Yogurt
Salt and Pepper to taste
PREPARATION
Season the chicken breast with salt and pepper.
Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil. Once hot, sear the chicken on both sides until golden and cooked through, about 4-5 minutes per side. Remove from the skillet and let it rest.
While the chicken is cooking, blend basil, pine nuts, garlic, Parmesan cheese, olive oil, and Greek yogurt in a food processor until smooth to create a creamy pesto sauce. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Prepare whole wheat pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain the pasta.
Toss the pasta with the creamy pesto sauce until evenly coated.
Slice the pan-seared chicken and serve it atop the pesto pasta. Garnish with a few extra basil leaves or a sprinkle of Parmesan if desired.