NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

5 oz chicken breast

0.5 cup cooked linguine

1 tbsp basil pesto

0.5 cup cherry tomatoes

0.5 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

1 clove garlic

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

PREPARATION

• 1

  Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook linguine according to package directions until al dente, then drain and set aside.

• 2

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

• 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 and let it rest for 3 minutes before slicing into thin strips.

• 5

  In the same skillet, add the cherry tomatoes and minced garlic, sautéing for 3-4 minutes until the tomatoes begin to soften and blister.

• 6

  Add the cooked linguine and sliced chicken back into the skillet.

• 7

  Stir in the basil pesto and toss all ingredients together over low heat until the pasta is thoroughly coated and heated through.