YOUR SOLIN GENERATED RECIPE
Creamy Pesto Chicken and Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta
Pan-seared chicken tossed with al dente pasta in a velvety pesto-yogurt sauce, featuring tangy sun-dried tomatoes for a bright burst of flavor.
INGREDIENTS
5 oz chicken breast
0.5 cup whole wheat penne pasta
0.25 cup non-fat Greek yogurt
1 tbsp basil pesto
2 tbsp sun-dried tomatoes
1 cup baby spinach
1 tsp extra virgin olive oil
0.25 tsp sea salt
0.25 tsp black pepper
1 clove garlic
PREPARATION
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the whole wheat penne according to package directions until al dente.
While the pasta cooks, slice the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces and season with the sea salt and black pepper.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
Mince the garlic and chop the sun-dried tomatoes. Add them to the skillet with the chicken and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the baby spinach to the skillet and stir until just wilted.
In a small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt and basil pesto until smooth.
Drain the pasta, reserving 2 tablespoons of the pasta water. Reduce the skillet heat to low.
Add the cooked pasta and the pesto-yogurt mixture to the skillet. Toss everything together, adding the reserved pasta water if needed to reach a creamy consistency. Serve immediately.