NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

5 oz chicken breast

1.5 oz whole grain penne pasta

1 tsp extra virgin olive oil

2 cloves garlic

1 cup fresh spinach

1 tbsp fresh parsley

0.5 tsp dried oregano

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

1 tbsp lemon juice

PREPARATION

• 1

  Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the whole grain 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, black pepper, and dried oregano.

• 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 5-7 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.

• 5

  Lower the heat to medium and add the minced garlic, stirring constantly for 1 minute until aromatic.

• 6

  Drain the pasta, reserving 2 tablespoons of the cooking water, and add both to the skillet with the chicken.

• 7

  Toss in the fresh spinach and stir until just wilted from the heat of the pasta.

• 8

  Remove from heat and stir in the fresh parsley and lemon juice before serving warm.