Name: Pesto Chicken Whole Wheat Pasta
Prep time: 8 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 4.75 oz chicken breast; 2 tbsp whole wheat penne pasta; 1 tsp basil pesto; 1 tsp lemon juice; 1 clove garlic; 0.25 tsp sea salt; 0.25 tsp black pepper; 1 tbsp fresh basil

Nutrition

Per serving

225 calories

Protein: 35g; 63% of calories
Carbs: 6g; 11% of calories
Fat: 6g; 25% of calories

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Instructions

Prep 8 min · Cook 12 min

Bring a small pot of salted water to a boil and cook the whole wheat penne until al dente, about 9 minutes.
While the pasta cooks, dice the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces and season with sea salt and black pepper.
Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat and add the chicken and minced garlic, sautéing until the chicken is golden and cooked through.
Drain the pasta, reserving a splash of the cooking water to help emulsify the sauce.
Add the cooked pasta, basil pesto, and lemon juice to the skillet with the chicken, tossing well to coat every piece.
Thin the sauce with a teaspoon of the reserved pasta water if needed, then garnish with chopped fresh basil before serving.

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