YOUR SOLIN GENERATED RECIPE
Pan-Seared Chicken with Creamy Pesto Whole Wheat Pasta
Enjoy a wholesome plate featuring tender, pan-seared chicken breast over a bed of whole wheat pasta tossed in a light, creamy pesto sauce. The dish combines the nutty flavor of whole wheat pasta with a zesty, velvety pesto enriched by a touch of Greek yogurt, offering a satisfying balance of lean protein and fiber-rich carbs.
INGREDIENTS
4 oz Chicken Breast
2 oz Whole Wheat Pasta (dry)
1/4 cup Nonfat Greek Yogurt
1/3 cup Fresh Basil Leaves
1/2 tbsp Pine Nuts
1/4 clove Garlic
1 tsp Grated Parmesan Cheese
1 tsp Olive Oil
Salt and Pepper to taste
PREPARATION
Bring a pot of water to a boil, add a pinch of salt, and cook the whole wheat pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
While the pasta cooks, season the chicken breast with salt and pepper.
Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and add the chicken breast, cooking for 5-6 minutes per side or until fully cooked and golden brown. Remove from the skillet and slice into strips.
In a food processor or blender, combine the fresh basil leaves, pine nuts, garlic, grated Parmesan, and Greek yogurt, processing until smooth. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
Toss the cooked pasta with the creamy pesto sauce until evenly coated.
Plate the pasta and top with the sliced pan-seared chicken. Serve warm and enjoy.