NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

5 oz chicken breast

0.5 cup whole wheat penne pasta

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

1 tbsp fresh basil

PREPARATION

• 1

  Bring a large 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 pieces with sea salt and black pepper.

• 3

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

• 4

  Add the minced garlic and halved cherry tomatoes to the skillet, cooking for 3 minutes until the tomatoes begin to soften and burst.

• 5

  Drain the pasta, reserving a splash of pasta water, and add the pasta to the skillet with the chicken and tomatoes.

• 6

  Remove from heat, stir in the basil pesto and reserved pasta water until a silky sauce forms, then garnish with fresh basil.