NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

5 oz Chicken breast

0.75 cup Whole wheat penne pasta

2 cup Fresh baby spinach

1 tbsp Pine nuts

3 clove Garlic

1 tsp Extra virgin olive oil

0.25 tsp Sea salt

0.25 tsp Black pepper

1 tsp Lemon juice

1 tbsp Shaved parmesan cheese

PREPARATION

• 1

  Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the whole wheat penne until al dente, reserving a splash of pasta water before draining.

• 2

  Season the chicken breast with half of the sea salt and black pepper.

• 3

  Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and sear the chicken for 6 to 7 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.

• 4

  Remove the chicken from the skillet and let it rest for 3 minutes before slicing into thin strips.

• 5

  In the same skillet, add the pine nuts and toast for 1 to 2 minutes until they become fragrant and golden brown, then set aside.

• 6

  Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 30 seconds, then add the fresh spinach and cook until just wilted.

• 7

  Toss the cooked pasta and chicken into the skillet with the spinach, adding the lemon juice, remaining salt, pepper, and a splash of pasta water if needed for moisture.

• 8

  Divide the pasta into a bowl and garnish with the toasted pine nuts and shaved parmesan cheese.