NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

5 oz Chicken breast

0.5 cup Whole wheat penne

2 tbsp Basil pesto

0.5 cup Cherry tomatoes

1 cup Baby spinach

0.5 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil

0.25 tsp Sea salt

0.25 tsp Black pepper

1 clove Garlic

1 tsp Lemon juice

PREPARATION

• 1

  Cook the whole wheat penne in boiling salted water according to package directions until al dente, then drain and set aside.

• 2

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

• 3

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

• 4

  Remove the chicken from the pan, let it rest for a few minutes, then slice into bite-sized strips.

• 5

  In the same skillet, add the halved cherry tomatoes and minced garlic, sautéing for 2-3 minutes until the tomatoes begin to soften and blister.

• 6

  Lower the heat to medium and stir in the baby spinach until just wilted.

• 7

  Add the cooked pasta, sliced chicken, basil pesto, and lemon juice to the skillet.

• 8

  Toss everything together until well combined and heated through, then serve immediately.