NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

5.5 oz Chicken breast

4.5 oz Whole grain penne

1.5 cup Cherry tomatoes

0.25 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil

3 clove Garlic

1 tbsp Parmesan cheese

0.5 tsp Sea salt

0.25 tsp Black pepper

0.25 cup Fresh basil

0.25 tsp Red pepper flakes

PREPARATION

• 1

  Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

• 2

  Place the cherry tomatoes on a baking sheet, drizzle with half of the olive oil and a pinch of sea salt, then roast for 15 minutes until they begin to burst.

• 3

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

• 4

  While the pasta is boiling, heat the remaining olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

• 5

  Dice the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces and season with the remaining sea salt and black pepper.

• 6

  Sauté the chicken in the skillet until golden brown and cooked through, approximately 6 to 8 minutes.

• 7

  Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes to the skillet with the chicken and cook for 1 minute until highly fragrant.

• 8

  Drain the cooked penne, reserving about 0.25 cup of the starchy pasta water.

• 9

  Add the cooked penne, roasted tomatoes (including any juices from the pan), and the reserved pasta water to the skillet.

• 10

  Toss everything together over low heat for 1 to 2 minutes until the sauce coats the pasta evenly.

• 11

  Remove from the heat and stir in the fresh chopped basil and parmesan cheese before serving immediately.