NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

5 oz chicken breast

1 oz whole wheat penne

1 tbsp basil pesto

0.5 cup cherry tomatoes

1 cup fresh spinach

1 tsp olive oil

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

1 tsp lemon juice

PREPARATION

• 1

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

• 2

  While the pasta cooks, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

• 3

  Season the diced chicken breast with sea salt and black pepper, then add it to the skillet.

• 4

  Sauté the chicken for 5-6 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.

• 5

  Add the cherry tomatoes to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes until they begin to soften and blister.

• 6

  Stir in the fresh spinach and cook just until the leaves are wilted.

• 7

  Drain the pasta and add it to the skillet along with the basil pesto and lemon juice.

• 8

  Toss all ingredients together until the pasta and chicken are well-coated in the sauce and serve immediately.