Rating:
★★★★★ 1 vote5
Ingredients
- 1/2 lb
- chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
- 6 oz
- penne pasta
- 2 c
- spinach, fresh
- 4 Tbsp
- parmesan cheese, grated
- 3 Tbsp
- basil, fresh chopped
- 2 Tbsp
- pine nuts
- 3
- garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 tsp
- red pepper flakes
- 1 c
- yogurt, low-fat, plain
- 1/2 tsp
- salt
- vegetable cooking spray
How to Make Pesto 'N' Pasta Chicken
- 1Slice the chicken into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
- 2Cook the pasta according to the package directions, omitting any salt or fat.
- 3Drain well, set aside and keep warm.
- 4Combine the spinach and the next seven ingredients in the container of an electric blender or food processor.
- 5Cover and process until smooth.
- 6Pour into a small bowl and set aside.
- 7Coat a large skillet with cooking spray; place over medium-high heat until hot.
- 8Add the chicken and saute until browned; stir in the reserved spinach mixture.
- 9Cover and simmer 5 minutes or until it is thoroughly heated and the chicken is tender (do not boil).
- 10Add the reserved past to the skillet.
- 11Toss gently.
- 12Serve immediately.
About Pesto 'N' Pasta Chicken
Other Tag: Quick & Easy
