NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

4.5 oz Chicken breast

2 oz Chickpea penne pasta

1 tsp Extra virgin olive oil

3 cloves Garlic

1 tbsp Grated parmesan cheese

0.25 tsp Sea salt

0.25 tsp Black pepper

0.13 tsp Red pepper flakes

1 tbsp Fresh parsley

1 tsp Lemon juice

PREPARATION

• 1

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

• 2

  Reserve 0.25 cup of the pasta cooking water before draining the pasta.

• 3

  While the pasta cooks, slice the chicken breast into bite-sized strips and season with half of the sea salt and black pepper.

• 4

  Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and sauté the chicken until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.

• 5

  Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes to the skillet, cooking for 1 minute until the garlic is fragrant but not browned.

• 6

  Add the cooked pasta and the reserved pasta water to the skillet, tossing well to coat the noodles in the garlic oil.

• 7

  Remove from heat and stir in the grated parmesan cheese, lemon juice, and remaining salt and pepper until a light sauce forms.

• 8

  Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve immediately while hot.