NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

5 oz Chicken breast

1.5 oz Dry whole wheat penne

1 tsp Extra virgin olive oil

1 clove Garlic

1 tbsp Fresh lemon juice

0.5 tsp Lemon zest

1 cup Baby spinach

0.25 tsp Sea salt

0.25 tsp Black pepper

1 tbsp Fresh parsley

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

• 3

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

• 4

  Remove the chicken from the skillet, let it rest for 2 minutes, then slice it into thin, bite-sized strips.

• 5

  In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and add the minced garlic, sautéing for 30 seconds until fragrant.

• 6

  Add the fresh lemon juice and lemon zest to the skillet, using a wooden spoon to scrape up any flavorful browned bits from the chicken.

• 7

  Toss in the cooked pasta, sliced chicken, and baby spinach, stirring for 1 minute until the spinach is just wilted.

• 8

  Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and serve immediately.