NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

5 oz Chicken breast

0.5 cup Whole wheat linguine

1 tbsp Basil pesto

0.5 cup Cherry tomatoes

1 tsp Extra virgin olive oil

1 clove Garlic

0.25 tsp Sea salt

0.25 tsp Black pepper

1 tsp Lemon juice

PREPARATION

• 1

  Cook the whole wheat linguine in a pot of boiling water according to package directions until al dente, then drain and set aside.

• 2

  Season the chicken breast evenly with sea salt and black pepper on both sides.

• 3

  Heat the extra virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

• 4

  Add the chicken to the skillet and cook for 5 to 6 minutes per side until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit.

• 5

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

• 6

  In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and cherry tomatoes, sautéing for 3 to 4 minutes until the tomatoes begin to blister and soften.

• 7

  Add the cooked linguine, sliced chicken, and basil pesto to the skillet, tossing everything together until well combined and heated through.

• 8

  Finish the dish with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice and serve immediately.