YOUR SOLIN GENERATED RECIPE
Creamy Pesto Chicken Pasta
Sautéed chicken and chickpea pasta tossed in a velvety basil pesto sauce with wilted spinach for a vibrant and satisfying meal.
INGREDIENTS
4.5 oz chicken breast
1.5 oz dry chickpea pasta
0.5 tbsp basil pesto
2 tbsp plain Greek yogurt
1 cup fresh baby spinach
1 tsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tbsp grated parmesan cheese
0.25 tsp sea salt
0.25 tsp black pepper
1 clove garlic
PREPARATION
Boil the chickpea pasta in salted water until al dente; reserve 2 tablespoons of the pasta water before draining.
Season the diced chicken breast with sea salt and black pepper.
Heat the extra virgin olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sauté the chicken until golden and cooked through.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Stir in the fresh baby spinach and cook until just wilted.
In a small bowl, whisk together the basil pesto, Greek yogurt, and the reserved pasta water to create a creamy sauce base.
Toss the cooked pasta and the creamy pesto sauce into the skillet with the chicken and spinach.
Garnish with grated parmesan cheese and serve immediately.