NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

6 oz chicken breast

1 oz whole wheat linguine

1 tbsp basil pesto

0.5 cup cherry tomatoes

1 tsp olive oil

1 clove garlic

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

0.25 tsp red pepper flakes

1 tsp lemon juice

PREPARATION

• 1

  Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the linguine according to package directions until al dente.

• 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.

• 4

  Remove the chicken from the skillet, let it rest for 5 minutes, then slice it into thin strips.

• 5

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

• 6

  Drain the pasta, reserving a splash of pasta water, and add it to the skillet with the tomatoes.

• 7

  Stir in the basil pesto, lemon juice, red pepper flakes, and the sliced chicken.

• 8

  Toss everything together, adding a tablespoon of pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce, and serve immediately.