Basil Pesto Chicken & Pasta

This dinner is super simple, and ready in less than 20 minutes! Delicious and packed with nutrients, so enjoy this one guilt-free!

What you'll need:

• 1 package organic free range chicken breasts

• 2 cups organic broccoli florets

• 2 garlic cloves

• 1 onion, chopped

• 1/2 cup homemade basilpesto* (see sides)

• 2 cups whole wheat pasta of choice (bowties work well)

• 4 cups of water

• salt and pepper to taste

• pinch of red pepper flakes

• 1 cup sun dried tomatoes

• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

What to do:

1. Season chicken with red pepper flakes, salt and pepper

2. Heat olive oil in pan on medium-high heat, cook chicken with onions and sundried tomatoes (about 6 min each side)

3. While chicken is cooking, bring water to a boil, then add pasta for about 7 minutes, or until al dente

4. Place broccoli into a glass bowl with 1/4 cup water. Cover with a ceramic or glass plate, and steam in microwave for about 4 minutes

5. Make basil pesto (*see recipe in Sides)

6. In a large bowl, combine sliced chicken, onions, sundried tomatoes, broccoli, pasta and pesto until mixed well

7. Enjoy!

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