NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

4 oz chicken breast

1.5 oz chickpea penne pasta

0.5 cup marinara sauce

0.5 cup baby spinach

0.5 oz mozzarella cheese

1 tbsp parmesan cheese

1 tsp olive oil

1 clove garlic

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

0.25 tsp dried oregano

PREPARATION

• 1

  Preheat your oven to 375°F and lightly grease a small oven-safe baking dish with a drop of olive oil.

• 2

  Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the chickpea penne for 2 minutes less than the package instructions so it remains firm, then drain.

• 3

  Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sauté the minced garlic and cubed chicken breast until the chicken is browned and cooked through.

• 4

  In a large mixing bowl, combine the par-cooked pasta, sautéed chicken, baby spinach, marinara sauce, sea salt, black pepper, and dried oregano.

• 5

  Stir the mixture until the spinach begins to wilt slightly from the heat of the pasta and chicken.

• 6

  Transfer the pasta mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly.

• 7

  Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella and grated parmesan cheese over the top.

• 8

  Place the dish in the oven and bake for 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and starts to turn golden brown.

• 9

  Remove from the oven and let it sit for 2 minutes before serving to allow the sauce to set.