YOUR SOLIN GENERATED RECIPE
Creamy Pesto Chicken Pasta with Sun-Dried Tomatoes
Sautéed chicken and whole wheat penne tossed in a velvety pesto yogurt sauce with tangy sun-dried tomatoes and vibrant spinach.
INGREDIENTS
4 oz boneless skinless chicken breast
1 oz whole wheat penne pasta
2 tbsp sun-dried tomatoes
1 tbsp basil pesto
2 tbsp plain greek yogurt
1 cup fresh baby spinach
1 clove garlic
0.5 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
0.25 tsp sea salt
0.25 tsp black pepper
PREPARATION
Boil the whole wheat penne in salted water according to package directions, reserving 2 tablespoons of pasta water before draining.
Season the chicken breast with sea salt and black pepper on both sides.
Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sauté the chicken until golden brown and cooked through, then remove and slice into strips.
In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and chopped sun-dried tomatoes, sautéing for 1 minute until fragrant.
Reduce the heat to low and whisk in the basil pesto, Greek yogurt, and reserved pasta water until a smooth sauce forms.
Add the cooked pasta, chicken, and baby spinach to the skillet, tossing gently until the spinach is wilted and the pasta is thoroughly coated.