NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

5 oz Chicken breast

1.5 oz Whole wheat spaghetti

2 tbsp Parmesan cheese

1 tsp Extra virgin olive oil

2 clove Garlic

0.25 tsp Sea salt

0.25 tsp Black pepper

1 tbsp Fresh parsley

1 tsp Lemon juice

0.25 tsp Red pepper flakes

PREPARATION

• 1

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

• 2

  Reserve approximately 0.25 cup of the starchy pasta cooking water before draining the noodles.

• 3

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

• 4

  Heat the extra virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and cook the chicken until golden brown and cooked through, about 5 to 6 minutes per side.

• 5

  Remove the chicken from the skillet and let it rest for 2 minutes before slicing into thin strips.

• 6

  In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes, sautéing for 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.

• 7

  Add the cooked pasta, sliced chicken, and reserved pasta water to the skillet, tossing well to combine and emulsify the liquids.

• 8

  Remove from the heat and stir in the parmesan cheese, fresh parsley, and lemon juice until the cheese melts into a light sauce.