NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

4.5 oz Chicken breast

1 oz Whole wheat penne pasta

1 tbsp Basil pesto

0.5 cup Cherry tomatoes

1 tsp Extra virgin olive oil

0.25 tsp Sea salt

0.25 tsp Black pepper

1 tsp Lemon juice

1 tbsp Fresh basil leaves

PREPARATION

• 1

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

• 2

  While the pasta is cooking, dice the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces and season with sea salt and black pepper.

• 3

  Heat the extra virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

• 4

  Add the chicken to the skillet and sauté for 5-6 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.

• 5

  Toss the cherry tomatoes into the skillet with the chicken and cook for an additional 3 minutes until the skins begin to blister and soften.

• 6

  Drain the pasta, reserving two tablespoons of the cooking water, and add the pasta to the skillet.

• 7

  Stir in the basil pesto, lemon juice, and the reserved pasta water, tossing everything together until the pasta is well coated.

• 8

  Garnish with fresh basil leaves and serve immediately.