YOUR SOLIN GENERATED RECIPE
Pesto Chicken Pasta with Sun-Dried Tomatoes
Tender chicken breast sautéed with aromatic garlic and tossed with al dente whole grain pasta in a vibrant, herbaceous pesto sauce.
INGREDIENTS
5 oz chicken breast
1.25 oz whole wheat penne pasta
1 tbsp basil pesto
2 tbsp sun-dried tomatoes
1 cup fresh baby spinach
0.5 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 clove garlic
0.25 tsp sea salt
0.25 tsp black pepper
PREPARATION
Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil and cook the whole wheat penne until al dente, reserving 2 tablespoons of pasta water before draining.
While the pasta cooks, dice 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 cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes.
Lower the heat to medium and stir in the minced garlic and sun-dried tomatoes, sautéing for 1 minute until the garlic is fragrant.
Add the fresh baby spinach to the skillet and toss until just wilted, then remove the pan from heat.
Add the cooked pasta, basil pesto, and reserved pasta water to the skillet, tossing everything together until the pasta is well-coated and the sauce is creamy.