NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

5 oz Chicken breast

0.5 cup Whole wheat penne pasta

1 tsp Extra virgin olive oil

2 cloves Garlic

1 cup Fresh baby spinach

1 tbsp Fresh parsley

1 tbsp Lemon juice

1 tbsp Parmesan cheese

0.25 tsp Sea salt

0.25 tsp Black pepper

0.25 tsp Dried oregano

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, season the chicken breast with sea salt, black pepper, and dried oregano on both sides.

• 3

  Heat the extra virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and sear the chicken for 5-6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.

• 4

  Remove the chicken from the skillet, let it rest for 2 minutes, then slice it into bite-sized strips.

• 5

  In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and add the minced garlic, sautéing for 1 minute until aromatic.

• 6

  Add the cooked penne, sliced chicken, baby spinach, and lemon juice to the skillet, tossing until the spinach is slightly wilted.

• 7

  Stir in the fresh parsley and top with grated parmesan cheese before serving.