NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

5 oz chicken breast

2 oz dry whole wheat fettuccine

1 tsp ghee

2 tbsp grated parmesan cheese

1 clove garlic

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

1 tbsp fresh parsley

PREPARATION

• 1

  Boil a pot of salted water and cook the fettuccine according to package directions until al dente.

• 2

  Reserve 0.25 cup of the starchy pasta water before draining the noodles.

• 3

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

• 4

  Heat the ghee in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the chicken for 6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.

• 5

  Remove the chicken from the skillet and let it rest for 3 minutes before slicing it into thin strips.

• 6

  In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.

• 7

  Add the cooked fettuccine, the reserved pasta water, and the grated parmesan cheese to the skillet.

• 8

  Toss the pasta vigorously over low heat for 1 minute until the cheese melts into a velvety sauce that coats the noodles.

• 9

  Stir in the sliced chicken and garnish with fresh parsley before serving warm.