NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

5 oz Chicken breast

1.5 oz Whole wheat linguine

1.5 tbsp Basil pesto

0.5 cup Cherry tomatoes

1 tsp Olive oil

1 clove Garlic

0.25 tsp Sea salt

0.25 tsp Black pepper

1 tsp Lemon juice

PREPARATION

• 1

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

• 2

  While the pasta cooks, season the chicken breast with sea salt and black pepper on both sides.

• 3

  Heat the 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 skillet to rest, then in the same pan, add the halved cherry tomatoes and minced garlic, sautéing until the tomatoes begin to blister and soften.

• 5

  Slice the rested chicken into thin strips.

• 6

  Drain the pasta, reserving two tablespoons of the starchy pasta water, and return the pasta to the skillet with the tomatoes.

• 7

  Add the pesto, lemon juice, and sliced chicken to the skillet, tossing everything together with the reserved pasta water until the noodles are evenly coated.