NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

4.5 oz Chicken breast

0.75 cup Whole wheat penne

0.5 cup Roasted red peppers

1 tsp Olive oil

2 clove Garlic

0.25 tsp Sea salt

0.25 tsp Black pepper

0.25 tsp Smoked paprika

1 tbsp Fresh basil

1 tbsp Nutritional yeast

PREPARATION

• 1

  Cook the whole wheat penne in boiling water according to package directions until al dente; reserve 2 tablespoons of pasta water before draining.

• 2

  In a high-speed blender, combine the drained roasted red peppers, minced garlic, and nutritional yeast until the mixture is completely smooth.

• 3

  Cut the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces and season evenly with sea salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika.

• 4

  Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and sauté the chicken until golden brown and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes.

• 5

  Reduce the heat to low and pour the blended red pepper sauce into the skillet with the chicken, stirring to coat.

• 6

  Add the cooked penne and reserved pasta water to the skillet, tossing everything together until the sauce is creamy and the pasta is well-coated.

• 7

  Garnish with freshly chopped basil and serve immediately.