NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

5 oz chicken breast

1.5 oz whole grain pasta

0.5 tbsp ghee

0.5 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

3 cloves garlic

1 cup baby spinach

1 tbsp fresh parsley

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

0.25 tsp red pepper flakes

PREPARATION

• 1

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

• 2

  While the pasta cooks, season the chicken breast with sea salt and black pepper on both sides.

• 3

  Heat the extra virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and sear the chicken for 5-7 minutes per side until cooked through and golden.

• 4

  Remove the chicken from the skillet, let it rest for 2 minutes, then slice into thin strips.

• 5

  In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and add the ghee and minced garlic, sautéing for 1 minute until highly aromatic.

• 6

  Stir in the red pepper flakes and baby spinach, cooking just until the spinach begins to wilt.

• 7

  Add the cooked pasta and sliced chicken back into the skillet, tossing thoroughly to coat every strand in the garlic herb butter.

• 8

  Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve immediately while hot.