NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

4 oz chicken breast

1.5 oz linguine pasta

0.5 cup cherry tomatoes

1 tbsp basil pesto

1.5 tsp extra virgin olive oil

1 clove garlic

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

1 tsp lemon juice

PREPARATION

• 1

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

• 2

  While the pasta cooks, season the chicken breast pieces with the sea salt and black pepper.

• 3

  Heat the extra virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and sear the chicken until golden and cooked through.

• 4

  Add the cherry tomatoes and minced garlic to the skillet, sautéing until the tomatoes begin to blister and soften.

• 5

  Reserve a small amount of pasta water, then drain the linguine and add it to the skillet with the chicken and tomatoes.

• 6

  Stir in the basil pesto and lemon juice, adding a splash of pasta water if needed to create a silky sauce that coats every strand.