NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

5 oz chicken breast

0.5 cup whole wheat penne

0.5 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

1 cup baby spinach

1 clove garlic

1 tbsp fresh lemon juice

0.5 tsp lemon zest

1 tsp fresh parsley

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

0.25 tsp dried oregano

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 is cooking, dice the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces and season with sea salt, black pepper, and dried oregano.

• 3

  Heat the extra virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

• 4

  Add the chicken to the skillet and sear until golden brown and cooked through, approximately 6-8 minutes.

• 5

  Reduce the heat to medium and add the minced garlic, sautéing for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.

• 6

  Drain the pasta and add it directly to the skillet along with the lemon juice, lemon zest, and baby spinach.

• 7

  Toss the mixture continuously for 1 minute until the spinach has just wilted and the pasta is evenly coated.

• 8

  Remove from heat and garnish with fresh chopped parsley before serving.