NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

5 oz chicken breast

1 oz linguine

1 cup cherry tomatoes

1.5 tbsp basil pesto

1 tsp olive oil

1 tsp garlic

0.5 tbsp parmesan cheese

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

PREPARATION

• 1

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

• 2

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

• 3

  Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and sear the chicken until golden and cooked through, about 5-6 minutes per side.

• 4

  Remove the chicken from the pan and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing into thin strips.

• 5

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

• 6

  Drain the pasta, reserving two tablespoons of the cooking water.

• 7

  Add the cooked linguine, sliced chicken, and basil pesto to the skillet with the tomatoes.

• 8

  Toss everything together over low heat, adding the reserved pasta water as needed to create a silky sauce.

• 9

  Garnish with parmesan cheese and serve immediately.