YOUR SOLIN GENERATED RECIPE
Creamy Pesto Chicken and Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta
Sautéed chicken breast tossed with whole wheat penne in a velvety pesto-yogurt sauce, featuring tangy sun-dried tomatoes and wilted spinach for a vibrant, herbaceous finish.
INGREDIENTS
4.5 oz chicken breast
1 oz whole wheat penne pasta
1 tbsp basil pesto
2 tbsp non-fat Greek yogurt
2 tbsp sun-dried tomatoes
1 cup fresh baby spinach
1 tsp extra virgin olive oil
0.25 tsp sea salt
0.25 tsp black pepper
1 clove garlic
PREPARATION
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the whole wheat penne according to package instructions until al dente, reserving 2 tablespoons of pasta water before draining.
While the pasta cooks, slice the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces and season evenly with sea salt and black pepper.
Heat the extra virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, then add the chicken and sauté until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-6 minutes.
Reduce the heat to medium, then add the minced garlic and sun-dried tomatoes to the skillet, stirring for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the fresh baby spinach to the pan and toss gently until it begins to wilt.
In a small bowl, whisk together the basil pesto, non-fat Greek yogurt, and the reserved pasta water to create a smooth, creamy sauce.
Turn off the heat, add the cooked pasta to the skillet, and pour the pesto mixture over the top, tossing everything together until the pasta is thoroughly coated and creamy.