Name: Creamy Pesto Chicken Pasta with Zesty Tomatoes
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 5 oz chicken breast; 1.5 oz whole wheat penne; 0.5 tbsp basil pesto; 2 tbsp plain Greek yogurt; 0.5 cup cherry tomatoes; 1 cup baby spinach; 1 tsp olive oil; 1 tsp minced garlic; 1 tsp lemon juice; 0.25 tsp sea salt; 0.25 tsp black pepper

Creamy Pesto Chicken Pasta with Zesty Tomatoes

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Creamy Pesto Chicken Pasta with Zesty Tomatoes

Sautéed chicken and whole wheat pasta tossed in a velvety pesto-yogurt sauce with burst tomatoes for a vibrant and satisfying bite.

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NUTRITION

Protein

51.8g

Fat

14.7g

Carbs

19.4g

SERVINGS

1 serving

INGREDIENTS

5 oz chicken breast

1.5 oz whole wheat penne

0.5 tbsp basil pesto

2 tbsp plain Greek yogurt

0.5 cup cherry tomatoes

1 cup baby spinach

1 tsp olive oil

1 tsp minced garlic

1 tsp lemon juice

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

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PREPARATION

1
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the penne until al dente, reserving a small amount of pasta water.
2
Season the chicken breast with sea salt and black pepper.
3
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and sauté the chicken until golden and cooked through.
4
Add the minced garlic and cherry tomatoes to the skillet, cooking until the tomatoes begin to blister.
5
Stir in the baby spinach and cook until just wilted.
6
In a small bowl, whisk together the basil pesto, Greek yogurt, and lemon juice.
7
Reduce the heat to low, add the cooked pasta to the skillet, and stir in the pesto mixture and a splash of reserved pasta water until a creamy sauce forms.