NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

4.5 oz chicken breast

0.75 cup cooked whole wheat pasta

2 tbsp grated parmesan cheese

3 clove garlic

1 tsp extra virgin olive oil

1 cup broccoli florets

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 pasta according to package directions until al dente.

• 2

  During the last three minutes of pasta cooking, add the broccoli florets to the boiling water to blanch them until tender-crisp.

• 3

  Season the chicken breast with half of the salt and pepper, then pan-sear in a skillet over medium heat until golden and cooked through.

• 4

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

• 5

  In the same skillet, add the olive oil and minced garlic, sautéing for one minute until the oil is fragrant and the garlic is golden.

• 6

  Drain the pasta and broccoli, then toss them into the skillet with the garlic oil, remaining salt, pepper, and parmesan cheese.

• 7

  Garnish with fresh parsley and serve the sliced chicken over the pasta bowl.