NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

4 oz chicken breast

1.5 oz whole wheat penne

1 cup cherry tomatoes

1 tbsp basil pesto

0.5 tsp olive oil

1 clove garlic

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

1 tsp lemon juice

1 tbsp fresh basil

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 cooks, dice the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces and season with sea salt and black pepper.

• 3

  Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the chicken, cooking until golden brown and cooked through.

• 4

  Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside; add the cherry tomatoes to the same skillet, sautéing for 3-4 minutes until the skins begin to blister.

• 5

  Add the minced garlic to the tomatoes and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.

• 6

  Reserve 2 tablespoons of the pasta cooking water, then drain the pasta and add it to the skillet along with the cooked chicken.

• 7

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

• 8

  Garnish with freshly chopped basil leaves and serve immediately.