NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

5 oz chicken breast

1.5 oz whole grain penne pasta

1 tsp extra virgin olive oil

0.25 cup plain Greek yogurt

1 cup fresh spinach

0.5 cup cherry tomatoes

1 clove garlic

1 tbsp fresh lemon juice

0.5 tsp lemon zest

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

1 tsp fresh parsley

PREPARATION

• 1

  Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the whole grain penne according to package directions until al dente.

• 2

  While the pasta cooks, reserve 2 tablespoons of the starchy pasta water, then drain the rest.

• 3

  Season the chicken breast with sea salt and black pepper, then sauté in a pan with olive oil over medium-high heat until golden and cooked through.

• 4

  Add the minced garlic and halved cherry tomatoes to the pan, cooking for 2 minutes until the tomatoes begin to soften and blister.

• 5

  Lower the heat and stir in the fresh spinach until just wilted, then add the cooked pasta to the pan.

• 6

  In a small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, lemon juice, lemon zest, and reserved pasta water, then pour over the pasta and toss until creamy.

• 7

  Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and serve immediately.