Name: Pesto Chicken with Cherry Tomatoes Pasta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 4 oz chicken breast; 1.5 oz whole wheat penne pasta; 1 tbsp basil pesto; 0.5 cup cherry tomatoes; 1 cup baby spinach; 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil; 0.25 tsp sea salt; 0.25 tsp black pepper; 1 tsp fresh lemon juice; 1 tbsp shaved parmesan cheese

Nutrition

Per serving

338 calories

Protein: 33g; 38% of calories
Carbs: 17g; 20% of calories
Fat: 16g; 41% of calories

Instructions

Prep 10 min · Cook 15 min

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the whole wheat penne according to package directions until al dente.
While the pasta cooks, season the chicken breast with sea salt and black pepper on both sides.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and sear the chicken for 5-6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
Remove the chicken from the skillet, let it rest for 3 minutes, then slice it into bite-sized strips.
In the same skillet, add the cherry tomatoes and cook for 2-3 minutes until they begin to soften and blister.
Drain the pasta, reserving 2 tablespoons of the pasta water, then add the pasta, sliced chicken, baby spinach, and pesto to the skillet.
Toss everything together over low heat until the spinach is wilted, adding the reserved pasta water if needed for a smoother sauce.
Finish with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice and top with shaved parmesan cheese before serving.

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